Cape Town
12 days ago
Senior Software Engineer (NodeJS)

WE ARE BASH 

We are a team of leaders. True owners, humble learners and friends. We’re here to overcome big challenges, build tech solutions for people to enjoy, while doing the best work of our careers, together, as Bash. 

This journey requires grit, ambition and teamwork to thrive. We are transforming SA retail for the better; using a stable, secure base as our catalyst for change. We are building on a scale that will test our limits but when we break through, the impact on us and our customers will be profound.

As a Software Engineer at Bash you’ll have a far-reaching impact on the commerce experience for both our customers and store staff. You’ll work in a dynamic cross-functional team closely aligned around the customer journey, with the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects and technologies.

This is an exciting opportunity as the team is currently in the process of migrating to a mono-repo architecture for Nest.js and a new microservice architecture in Golang.

 

THIS JOS IS FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE: Experience writing backend code and/or doing some frontend work on web and/or mobile applications - We primarily use Typescript/JavaScript on Node.js (alongside Golang microservices) for our backend services, Experience designing backend for frontend(BFF) services and applications, Experience with frameworks such as Express, Sails.js, NestJS In-depth knowledge of databases, data structures, algorithms and an interest in distributed systems. Experience in a scripting language. Great problem-solving skills. A passion for observability and monitoring of the services you build. 5 or more years of relevant work experience BSc Computer Science or equivalent is encouraged (strong work experience can fill this gap)

One or more of the following will help you stand out:

Experience owning the deployment process of your services and applications in Amazon Web Services(Kubernetes) or Google Cloud Platform. You have experience with other languages, specifically Golang. Ability to work effectively across teams to deliver results, with good verbal and written communication skills.

 

THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE: Genuinely passionate about technology and problem solving A team player who is always ready to support and collaborate A data driven decision maker with strong opinions and a bias for action A strong communicator who works well with others, and welcomes feedback A motivated leader who takes initiative and excels by taking ownership Knowledgeable about architectural patterns for systems and code Experienced with databases, caching, message queues, and similar systems

 

 

JOINING THE BASH TEAM: WHERE YOU’LL BE

We are intentional about connecting and give you the tools & equipment to enable you to do work that matters. We also believe that doing certain types of work happens best organically which is why we encourage our teams to travel so we can make magic happen face to face. Our offices are a vibe. They are decked out to make collaboration easy and help our team create lasting connections with each other. 

BASH BENEFITS: WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? A seriously smart team of people! We are selective about who joins our team to make sure we’re made up of the best of the best Agency: Structures remain flat, accountability wide Top $$: The best people, in the right roles, earning at the top tier. Our ethos is about quality and aligning merit and output with the rewards. We believe in reciprocity.  Saving for your future: Saving is not easy. Taking a chunk monthly for your future is imperative. We provide the fund and support to do just that Quarterly parties: Connection and community is our jam Extensive opportunity to learn: Library, interest groups and team rotations Exclusive shopping discount: Save when you shop across 29 of SAs biggest brands

 

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