Developing and optimizing systems to manage both parcel and food delivery throughout South Africa
Working with business to improve processes to allow for more efficient deliveries
Researching and defining solutions within the logistic domain
Working predominantly on open source platforms
End-to-end ownership of solutions

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field or related experience. In the absence of a relevant qualification, an equivalent experience requirement must be met.
At least 3 years of experience in writing robust, efficient production code
Experience with SQL database systems
Experience with development in a Linux environment
Proficient in a strongly typed language such as Scala, Java or C#
Open to diversifying language skill set
Solid communication skills
Proactive
Ability to adapt to change
Problem-solver
Solutions-oriented
Willing to learn as well as teach others

Market-related, Total Remuneration Package
No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
Remote working: Love water cooler chats and working from home? Takealot.com offers a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.
Mentorship programme: We aren’t kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Now’s your chance to be one of the best, by learning from the best.
Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera and more.
Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds at takealot.com during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
Staff discount. Millions of products across 28 departments. What more could you ask for?
Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.
Tech stack (for days): ReactJS, Python, Scala, Kotlin, Swift, Google Cloud, Kafka, Redis, Kubernetes and all things machine learning. If you build it, they will come.
Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

Hybrid — South Africa

Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

takealot.com is hiring a Software Engineer (Scala)