Mid-Level Full Stack Software Engineer at Salad Africa (Techstars 22)

Job Description:

• We are seeking a talented and experienced Mid-Level Full Stack Software Engineer to join our dynamic team.
• As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining both the frontend and backend components of our web applications.
• You will work closely with our product manager and designer to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and performant web applications using modern web technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical solutions, and implement features.
• Implement responsive and user-friendly frontend interfaces using Next.js and other relevant frontend frameworks.
• Develop robust and efficient backend APIs using Express.js or NestJS, ensuring security, reliability, and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback and mentor junior team members.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure smooth operation in production environments.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, tools, and trends in web development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript programming languages.
• Strong understanding of frontend technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks (e.g., Next.js).
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of backend development concepts and experience with Node.js
• frameworks such as Express.js or NestJS.
• Experience with database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GraphQL and Apollo Client.
• Knowledge of serverless architecture and cloud computing platforms (e.g.Vercel, Digitialocean).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha) and test-driven development (TDD).
• Understanding of software design patterns and architectural principles.