About the Role
As a Senior Software Engineer at SunCulture, you will play a
crucial role in designing, developing, and deploying scalable software
solutions that drive the adoption of our innovative products. You will work
closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our technology meets the
highest standards of reliability and performance, contributing directly to the
empowerment of smallholder farmers across Africa.
Responsibilities
- Software
Development and Technical Leadership: Design, develop, and maintain
high-quality software applications using modern frameworks and
technologies. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior software
engineers, promoting best practices in software development.
- System
Architecture and Performance Optimization: Collaborate with the
architecture team to design scalable and maintainable software
architectures. Optimize application performance, scalability, and
reliability, identifying and addressing bottlenecks and issues.
- Code
Review, Testing, and Continuous Integration: Conduct code reviews to
ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. Develop and
execute unit and integration tests. Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines
using tools such as GitHub Actions, ensuring seamless integration and
deployment of software.
- Cloud
Management and Containerization: Utilize cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
to develop and manage scalable and resilient applications. Implement and
manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Cross-Functional
Collaboration: Work closely with QA, DevOps, and product management teams
to ensure the successful delivery of software projects. Actively
contribute to and participate in agile squads, ensuring effective
collaboration and delivery of squad goals.
- Technical
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of software design,
implementation, and testing processes.
- Innovation
and Emerging Technologies: Stay current with industry trends and emerging
technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the company’s
technology stack.
- IoT
and Firmware Development: Experience with IoT firmware development is a
plus.
Tech Stack
- JavaScript
Frameworks: Node.js, TypeScript, React
- Backend:
Python Fast API, AWS Gateway and Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk
- Databases:
AWS RDS for MySQL and PostgreSQL, Redis
- Messaging:
Kafka
- CI/CD:
GitHub Actions, GitHub
- Mobile:
React Native for Android
- Cloud
Services: AWS, Azure, GCP
- Containerization
and Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum
of 6 years of progressive experience in software development.
- Strong
technical expertise in JavaScript frameworks (Node.js, TypeScript, React)
and backend technologies (Python, AWS Lambda).
- Experience
with cloud technologies, particularly AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Proficiency
in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Experience
with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Exceptional
problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a
fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent
communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on teamwork and
continuous improvement.
- Experience
with IoT firmware development is a plus.
How to Apply
