Job description
Company Profile:
Our client is a UK-based company operating in the post-purchase logistics space, focused on enhancing the customer experience from order confirmation through to shipment tracking, delivery, and returns. The diverse team spans multiple continents, with the software engineering function headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
As a Mid-Level Back-End Software Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting our growth initiatives. You’ll be responsible for integrating with retailers, carriers, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and utility systems such as email platforms and marketing management tools. In addition, you’ll handle the internal processing and actioning of data and messages received from these integrated systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Develop and maintain back-end services using TypeScript, Node.js, and Express.js
· Integrate with various external systems, including retailers, carriers, and third-party utilities
· Manage and optimize databases using MongoDB
· Utilize AWS services such as S3, SNS, SQS, and Lambda to support various functionalities
· Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
· Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes
· Contribute to the company’s expansion into artificial intelligence, applying mathematical and neural network expertise
Must-have Skills / Qualification:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
· 2+ years of proven experience in back-end development
· 1+ years of extensive experience with Node.js and Express.js
· Proficiency in TypeScript
· Strong knowledge of MongoDB
· Familiarity with integrating third-party systems and APIs
· Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
· Ability to work in a diverse, distributed team environment
Advantageous or Nice to haves:
· Experience with AWS services (S3, SNS, SQS, Lambda)
· Experience in logistics or e-commerce domains.
· Background in artificial intelligence or neural networks
· Advanced degrees or relevant certifications
Benefits:
- Full-time contractor role for our client’s UK-based company; this is a long-term opportunity.
- 30 days of paid time off annually:
o 20 days for vacation and sick leave
o 10 days for Philippine regular public holidays
- Work equipment will be provided
