Our client is a Stellenbosch-based technology company, who designs and builds digital technology solutions for customers across Africa and beyond in order to create productive societies.

They are looking to employ a Senior Developer with 8+ years of programming experience in any programming language with strong SQL (PostgreSQL) skills, to join their eVouchering team, which benefits smallholder farmers and beneficiaries of medical services across Africa.

The purpose of the role is to contribute towards making the current platform more scalable and improving its system processes. In doing so, you will be making a positive impact on the lives of the +- 26 million users.

Qualification and Experience

  • Tertiary qualifications in information technology will count in an applicant’s favour.
  • 8+ years working with SQL (ideally PostgreSQL) databases, i.e. strong data processing skills (statistical analysis experience will be beneficial).
  • Experience with programming for Problem-solving purposes
  • Experience in JavaScript would be very advantageous.

Key Performance Areas:

What you will do

The role entails full stack development and you will therefore be involved in the full life cycle of software development. You will contribute towards making the current platform more scalable and improving its system processes. In doing so, you will be making a positive impact on the lives of the +- 26 million users.

Our products are hosted on our Helium Platform and comprise of RESTful API’s, web applications and cross-platform mobile applications that are written in JavaScript. The desktop/browser experience is developed in Helium’s own easy-to-learn language. The team uses the following technology: Helium, PostgreSQL, Atom, Sublime and Bitbucket.

We are looking for an individual that is a great team player, problem-solver and quick learner. The ideal individual will be someone who is dependable and dedicated to their work and cares about making a difference in Africa.

What to expect

  • Passionate and dedicated team members – We work hard and support each other because we are passionate about what we do and the impact we are making.
  • Growth opportunities – We have annual personal development discussions to craft out your journey ahead. We have 5 study leave days for those that are pursuing a qualification or certification.
  • Flexibility – 3 remote work days with core hours being 10:00 – 15:00. We are output, not input focused.
  • An energising environment – We celebrate differences and value individuals. We enjoy celebrating successes, having coffee-walks, playing ping-pong and care about each other’s personal lives.
  • Income protection & death cover – We care about our staff and their family when unexpected events occur.
  • Employee Wellness Programme – We are holistic beings and therefore we invest in the health and wellbeing of our staff.

General:

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful
  • In keeping with our client’s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
  • Please include your current salary and salary expectations.

Desired Skills:

  • Data
  • Javascript
  • postgreSQL
  • Programming
  • RESTful Services
  • Software Development
  • SQL

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