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We have adopted a microservices architecture to both isolate our logic and enable scale. We follow event-driven architecture as well as utilise a graph database to model our delivery network. We are currently working through unique problems in the logistics space and are actively researching the usage of the actor model design pattern and graph traversal optimisation.\nThink you’ve been challenged before? Think again!\nScale: 4 million happy shoppers shop online on takealot.com. Show them what you can do.\nLearn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Code alongside industry leaders and upskill in record time.\nGrow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.\nWho’s who in the tech space\nThis position reports to the Software Engineering Manager.\nYour mission, should you choose to accept it:\nDeveloping and optimising systems to manage both parcel and food delivery throughout South Africa\nWorking with the business to improve processes to allow for more efficient deliveries\nResearching and defining solutions \nWorking predominantly on open-source platforms\nEnd-to-end ownership of solutions\nAttributes required:\nSolid communication skills\nProactive\nAbility to adapt to change\nProblem-solver\nSolutions-oriented\nWilling to learn as well as teach others\nOur Tech Stack:\nPython\nScala\nJava\nPlay Framework\nAngular\nPostgres\nKafka\nCassandra DB\nAmazon Web Services\nGoogle Cloud\nGraphite and Grafana\nGit\nQualifications & Experience:\nDegree in Computer Science or a similar qualification \n10 years of experience in writing robust, efficient production code\nExperience with SQL database systems\nExperience with development in a Linux environment\nProficient in languages such as Java, Scala, Angular, Python, or C#\nOpen to diversifying language skill set\nIn the event that you do not have a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Diploma, an equivalent experience requirement must be met\nLet’s talk about life @ Takealot Group\nThe power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.\nNo doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.\nMentorship programme: We aren’t kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Now’s your chance to be one of the best, by learning from the best.\nNaspers Tech Community & Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera and more.\n Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds at takealot.com during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).\nStaff discount. Millions of products across 28 departments. What more could you ask for?\nBirthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it. \nRight tools, right job: Mac or Windows, two monitors or one. Whatever your preference, you’ll work on the latest tech, off the latest tech.\nHelp when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere. \n Tech stack (for days): ReactJS, Python, Scala, Kotlin, Swift, Google Cloud, Kafka, Redis, Kubernetes and all things machine learning. If you build it, they will come.\n Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to). \nLike what you see? \nIf you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!\nTakealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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