Description:
ENVIRONMENT:
Our client, a mission-driven company transforming the future of bicycle security, is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their Cape Town office. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Ruby on Rails and AWS and will play a key role in enhancing the company’s web and mobile platforms. This position requires a well-rounded developer who can blend solid software engineering expertise with DevOps best practices. You will be involved across the full software development lifecycle—writing high-quality code, optimising deployment pipelines, strengthening operational systems, and ensuring scalability and reliability across all applications. If you excel in both development and operational disciplines and want to use your skills to help combat bike theft on a global scale, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Experience with React Native is advantageous, as the team continues to refine and expand the user experience across platforms, though it is not a strict requirement.
DUTIES:
- Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code using Ruby on Rails.
- Design, develop, and maintain deployment and operational systems on AWS, ensuring the application's scalability, performance, and security.
- Contribute to the development of THEIR mobile application, utilizing React Native for cross-platform compatibility.
- Identify bottlenecks and bugs and devise solutions to these problems.
- Collaborate with the product team to define, design, and ship new features.
- Stay informed of emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities.
REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements:
- Proven work experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with React Native is highly valued but not mandatory. Knowledge of or interest in the cycling industry and bike security.ATTRIBUTES:
Excellent problem-solving skills and willingness to take on challenges. Strong communication and teamwork skills.