Senior Software Engineer (React) (Cape Town - Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:

Our client is a leading international gaming, leisure, and entertainment group offering exciting and entertaining customer experiences, in venues or online. They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will Architect and design complex web applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability and to develop and implement robust and efficient solutions using technical expertise.

DUTIES:

Main Accountabilities & Responsibilities :

• Architect and design complex web applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.

• Develop and implement robust and efficient solutions using technical expertise.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, pixel-perfect user experiences.

• Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges, leveraging problem-solving and analytical skills.

Technical contribution and Mentorship:

• Mentor team members, providing guidance and support.

• Conduct code reviews, providing constructive feedback and enforcing coding standards.

• Share knowledge and expertise through technical discussions and presentations.

• Participate on technical discussions and decision-making processes.

Agile Delivery and Collaboration :

Agile Methodology:

• Actively participate in agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) to drive efficient delivery.

• Collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams to ensure seamless project execution.

• Take ownership of complex features and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.

• Adhere to software development best practices, including Test-Driven approach and unit/integration

• testing.

Problem-Solving and Issue Resolution :

• Proactively identify and resolve technical issues, escalating when necessary.

• Provide timely and accurate status updates to leads & stakeholders.

• Demonstrate a strong ability to work independently and as part of a team

Continuous Learning and Innovation:

Technical Excellence:

• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.

• Continuously improve technical skills through self-learning and training.

• Experiment with new technologies and approaches to drive innovation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven ability to write clean, testable, readable code in a team environment using design patterns, SOLID and OO principles;

• Proven experience of building, automating and deploying software to production;

• Ability to find creative solutions and implement them in a fast-paced work environment;

• Technical analysis experience translating business requirements into functionality;

• Ability to work as part of a team (but take individual ownership and responsibility);

At least 5 years of experience in web development specifically using:

• React

• Solid experience with JavaScript & Typescript, with React, Node JS, and Remix. Run frameworks

• Ability to write unit and integration tests;

• Experience applying SOLID design principles;

• Experience building web services and APIs on REST;

• Previous experience working in the betting, financial and/or banking sector (advantageous)

• CMS experience - Umbraco (advantageous)

• Experience working with Cloudflare Pages (advantageous)

• Experience working with Storybook (advantageous)

• Experience working with component libraries (advantageous)

• JavaScript tool libraries - Jasmine, Protractor, Karma

• package managers - npm

• pre-processors such as SASS or SCSS

• Tailwind (advantageous)

Qualifications:

• Beneficial: Degree or equivalent qualification desirable (ideally in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a similar discipline);

ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent written communication skills (articulate, friendly and polite);

• Good verbal communication skills;

• Excellent attention to detail;

• Demonstrate a calm manner and an ability to handle difficult situations;

• Ability to work on own your initiative;

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines;