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Search Software Engineer

Takealot Group
Location
South Africa
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Takealot Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 5 to 10 years in a software development role
  • Developing scalable backend systems
  • A thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms
  • Writing robust, efficient production code
  • Proficient in a strongly typed open source language such as Python, Java, Golang, etc
Nice to have
  • Search technologies (Elasticsearch, Vertex AI Search, Solr, Algolia, or any other major third party provider)
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture
  • Working in an Agile environment
  • MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • Memcached, Redis
What the job really is

As a Search Software Engineer at Takealot, you will develop and maintain robust software solutions focused on the e-commerce search stack, transitioning from Elasticsearch to Vertex AI Search. Your role will involve coding, architecture design, and improving existing systems while collaborating with various teams. You will also participate in after-hours support on a rotational basis to address critical system issues.

Benefits
  • Market-related Total Remuneration Package with full flexibility
  • Remote working with optional in-office interactions
  • Mentorship programme
  • Access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera, and more
  • Regular social events and out-of-office activities
  • Staff discount on Takealotmore subscriptions and products
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed
  • After-hours support required on a rotational basis
  • Transitioning technology stack may involve a learning curve
Job score3.6/5
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Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
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