Senior full stack web developer: cloud services remote

Senior Full Stack Web Developer: Cloud Services - Remote IT - Software Development Western Cape - South Africa, Remote
ENVIRONMENT A prominent web hosting company is looking for a talented Senior Full-Stack Developer to lead the development of their new product. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with cloud technologies, React, Django, and Angular JS, as well as expertise in Domain-Driven Design. Proficiency in Ruby, Go, Type Script, or Python is also highly desirable.
DUTIES
Design & development of backend software and APIs
Object-oriented programming using a language like Ruby
Design & development of frontend components using React
Software development within the Linux/Unix environment
Agile development practices (team focus, continual improvement, automated tests, refactoring, continuous integration, pair programming)
REQUIREMENTS
BSc or BTech majoring in Computer Science will be advantageous, however, your ability to demonstrate your in-depth understanding of the web technologies and sound software engineering practices will trump a formal qualification. A minimum of 5+ years of software development experience. Minimum of 2 years supporting a large-scale application in an operational capacity.
Bonus Points
Previous Cloud experience
React, Django, and Angular JS experience
Domain Driven Design experience
Ruby, Go, Typescript, or Python experience
Since the primary language used in the team is Go, experience with this tech stack will be highly beneficial
Given the product domain, any Linux or cloud platform system administration or advanced user experience
Kubernetes and Gitlab experience
The ideal candidate will have a passion for:
Using technology to serve client requirements
Programming, open-source technologies, and IT in general
Developing Quality, Secure Optimal systems and simple procedures
Agile development and a self-organising team environment
A high level of proficiency in the following
Utilizing Cloud Services such as AWS, Azure or GCP to build software solutions
Database design and performance tuning (My SQL or similar)
Software development within the Linux/Unix environment
Agile development practices (TDD, refactoring, continuous integration, pair programming)
Microservice principles and development
Understanding of and development using Containers
A Dev Ops background would be beneficial
Linux systems administration skills will be an advantage
Experience working with Go
ATTRIBUTES
Sharing ideas and innovation
Ongoing learning and improvement
Effective communication
Self-motivation and self-management
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