Senior Software Engineer

Pavago
South Africa
Full-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Full-time IT & Software
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Job Description

About the Role

  • We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong full-stack development experience to build, improve, and maintain reliable software products.
  • The ideal candidate should be comfortable working across the frontend and backend, developing APIs, working with databases, and supporting cloud-based applications. You will work closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to build scalable, high-quality solutions and improve existing systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain scalable full-stack applications across frontend and backend.
  • Build user-facing features using React, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
  • Develop and integrate REST APIs and GraphQL using modern backend technologies.
  • Work with databases and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Build and maintain Docker-based applications and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Improve application performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code while participating in code reviews.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and identify effective solutions.
  • Collaborate with product, design, QA, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Contribute to system architecture, technical decisions, and process improvements.
  • Mentor junior developers and support technical knowledge sharing when needed.

Required Experience & Skills

  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Strong experience with React, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
  • Strong backend development experience with Node.js, Python, Java, .NET, or similar technologies.
  • Experience developing and integrating REST APIs and/or GraphQL.
  • Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
  • Experience building and supporting production software applications.
  • Experience with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Experience with Docker and CI/CD processes.
  • Strong understanding of software development, debugging, testing, and code quality.
  • Experience working with Agile/Scrum or similar development processes.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
  • Availability during U.S. business hours.

Interested in this role?

You'll apply on Pavago's own site before 5 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSouth Africa
CategoryIT & Software
Experience5+ years
Posted22 October 2026
Closing Date5 November 2026
Pavago
South Africa

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