Senior Software Engineer at Oasis Africa Consulting

Job Description

Desired Abilities- Ability to:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, UX/UI design, and QA, to gather requirements, define specifications, and ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Architect and implement efficient, maintainable, and modular code in javascript and Typescript, adhering to best practices, coding standards, and established guidelines.
• Optimise application performance by identifying bottlenecks, implementing solutions, and conducting regular code reviews.
• Leverage AWS services and tools to design and implement cloud-native applications, ensuring optimal performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and maintenance, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software engineering, particularly within the Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS ecosystems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software issues, providing timely and practical solutions to ensure minimal user disruption.
• Collaborate with the other engineering team members to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure management, and monitoring and alerting systems.

You could be an ideal match if you possess:

• 4+ years of professional experience in software development, focusing on web applications and backend services using JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js. You will need to have strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js with a deep understanding of core concepts, asynchronous programming, and performance optimisation techniques.
• 2+ years of experience working with front-end frameworks, preferably Vue.js - and a solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and related web technologies - in building user-friendly and responsive web applications.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, and experience working in an Agile environment.
• Some experience with NestJS, a progressive Node.js framework, and familiarity with its underlying principles, such as dependency injection and modularity, is a plus.
• Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) concepts and experience implementing DDD principles in software projects is valuable.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, and Load balancers, and experience building scalable and secure cloud-based applications.
• Knowledge of RESTful API design principles.
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git, and understanding of best code management and collaboration practices.
• Proficiency in writing and maintaining unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or Jasmine.
• Good knowledge of software development best practices, including design patterns, code modularity, and maintainability.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex issues, develop practical solutions, and adapt to changing requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• An engineering degree is not a prerequisite; instead, we highly value relevant experience in software development and a demonstrable portfolio of projects that highlight your skills.