Software Engineer: Full Stack

About the Role

We are building an in-house capability for credit applications — specifically loan origination and risk assessment processes coupled with automated fulfilment. It is a heavily integrated ecosystembuilt on a domain-driven architecture feeding into the existing loan management system for origination and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will grow with the team as the application and tech stack mature. The philosophy is to hire people who develop alongside the product
• The front end is built on Vue.js, using Micro Front-end technology.
• The application is connected to a database, uses Kubernetes for containerisation
• Postgres SQL as the database system.
• Outbound services are all coded in Java
• Java is a firm requirement for this role.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in development using Java is required.
• 3+ years' proven experience in front-end and back-end software development, project delivery and implementation in relevant development technologies.
• IT systems development processes (SDLC)
• Advanced algorithms and data structures
• Design patterns
• Analytical, troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Git / GitHub
• RESTful API design and integration via gateway
• Cloud computing platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Advanced microservice and event-driven architectures (Kafka)
• Vue.js using Micro Front-end technology
• Java back-end development
• Deployment using Kubernetes and containerisation
• Database systems and query optimisation
• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Clear criminal and credit record

Preferred Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology