Software Engineer (Python) - Supply Chain

**Join Our Mission at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions | We Are TFS** Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth. **Who We're Looking For:** Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, "Uniquely You" meets "Powerfully Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission. **Who’s who in the tech space** This position reports to the respective team's manager. As a Software Engineer, you will be someone whose expertise directly translates into the **development of robust software in the e-commerce domain**. You will be from a computer science background with an emphasis on **software development**. You will have the opportunity to implement best practices to improve existing software and participate in the development of new features. While we don't promote after-hours work as part of the regular workday, we run a 24/7 business with the need to keep systems up and running. Software Engineers are expected to provide after-hours support on a rotational basis to resolve critical system issues. **Your mission, should you choose to accept it:** - Design and build solutions to assist our business users and improve customer experience - Architect and design solutions with your team - Keep up to date with technology trends - Apply creative thought processes to solve complex challenges at scale - Strong focus on making the best place to shop at, a happy customer is a repeat customer - Drive for excellence, to help foster a world-class engineering team **The skills we need:** - Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude, and high energy - Strong analytical and critical thinking, using data to inform decisions - Ability to disaggregate and structure solutions to ambiguous problems - Solid quantitative skills - Ability to interview and interact professionally, with internal and external people - Capability to present ideas succinctly, in writing and verbally - Versatile and with the appetite to learn by doing **Qualifications & Experience:** - Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering or equivalent experience in software development. - A thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures and algorithms - 3 to 6 years experience in a software development role for an intermediate-level position - 5 to 10+ years experience in a software development role for a senior-level position - Experience in writing robust, efficient production code - Proficient in a strongly typed language such as Python - Experience with development in a Linux environment - Experience with SQL database systems - Open to diversifying language skill set - **Experience in the following will be advantageous:** - MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL - Memcached, Redis - Message Brokers, Queues and PubSub systems (e.g. Kafka and RabbitMQ) - Containerisation (e.g. Docker) - Orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes) - GitHub, Travis CI, Jenkins - AWS, GCP, Azure - Microservices **Why Join TFS:** - **Purpose-driven impact**: Transform lives through logistics innovation - **Advanced technology:** Work with cutting-edge systems in a fast-paced environment - **Career growth:** Thrive in an agile space that champions continuous improvement - **Inclusive culture**: Your unique perspective drives extraordinary results At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values. **More than just a job, we offer:** A culture that celebrates individual uniqueness while championing the strength of togetherness. Be part of creating sustainable, scalable solutions that make a difference across South Africa's e-commerce landscape. *Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS)* *is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.*