Intermediate Backend Developer
A little bit about us:
We are a small, highly-skilled, flexible and client-driven SEO agency with our hearts in Cape Town and our clients based in the US, UK and Canada.
We're a remarkable team of driven, diligent and creative individuals. We passionately believe that businesses should ooze integrity, that work should be whole-heartedly enjoyable and that results should always be phenomenal!
We are continuously working with truly exceptional clients while staying ahead of search engine developments for the betterment of our clients’ businesses. We like to pride ourselves on the fact that we have been at the forefront of search engine marketing craft almost since its inception.
We're excited for the future. Our fiercely world class company is expanding and we need people who love what they do, are always looking for better solutions and not afraid to take a few risks to make something absolutely great. If this sounds like you, then you are our sort of individual. Come and join the team of expert SEO Professionals in our Cape Town, South Africa office.
Is this role right for you?
As Back-End Developer, you make meaningful contributions on the projects you’re assigned to, and you complete tasks without close supervision. You work with your manager, fellow developers and other departments to scope, design and implement technical solutions.
You consider the impact of your work across multiple teams and proactively raise flags on potential issues. You identify problems that may impact your team or your projects, suggest solutions and help drive resolutions. You are able to learn new aspects of the technologies you work in without significant support or training. As Software Developer, you may choose to lead project teams, but you are not required to.
What we want you to own in this role:
- Independently write efficient, readable, well-tested code to accomplish tasks and solve technical problems;
- Communicate effectively within your team, with your manager and with other teams;
- Review and provide feedback on the code of your teammates;
- With your manager and teammates, scope and estimate level of technical effort for tasks/projects based on provided requirements;
- Break large tasks into sub-tasks;
- Test all aspects of technical solutions and stage technical solutions for others to test and/or review;
- Troubleshoot problems and research and implement solutions;
- Learn new technologies and languages to maximize opportunities for the business;
- Have a working level understanding of the systems your code/app runs on and know how to debug and solve systems problems with guidance;
- Consider the user impact of all that you do and try to maximize user satisfaction;
- Understand organizational objectives and produce work in-line with company goals;
- Set measurable goals and meet them;
- Help mentor new hires.
A little bit about you and your qualifications:
- 2+ years Professional Software or Website Development experience;
- Intermediate-level to Advanced-level proficiency with at least one object-oriented programming language;
- Proven ability to work independently with little to no supervision;
- Effective written and verbal communication skills;
- Self-motivated and focused;
- Adaptable and persistent despite roadblocks and change;
- Collaborative problem-solver keen to work in a team environment;
- College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience;
What’s in it for you:
- Equipment you need to thrive in your role.
- State of the art offices and workspace.
- Multiple team & companywide celebrations and team building activities throughout the year.
- We invest in our employees through various career development programs and training.
- 20 days’ annual leave.
- Full benefits from day 1 for you – Medical Aid and Pension fund.
- Life insurance.
#Searchproject is devoted to creating a safe work environment that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and expressions to apply!
More about us:
Our current obsession? Creating an inclusive workplace community that encourages innovative thinking and supports meaningful growth.
Our superpower? We don’t just hire top talent; we cultivate visionaries with entrepreneurial spirits and a ‘can-do’ attitude. We’re not just do-ers, we’re motivators, collaborators, and high performers who work hard, and play harder.
How do we conduct business? We put our people and culture above everything. We’re collaborators who are dedicated to the success and enrichment of our employees, and understand the importance of disconnecting, and balancing work with our personal lives.
- Department
- Backend Engineer
- Locations
- Cape Town
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
Intermediate Backend Developer
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