Ruby Senior Software Engineer

at  SovTech

At SovTech, we believe the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent. Headquartered in South Africa, our team of highly-skilled engineers, designers, and strategists spans the continent, tapping into Africa’s diversity to fuel a collaborative culture of disruptive thinking and technical excellence. For over a decade, we have been pioneering world-class software development for a global audience, with a mission to become Earth’s leading software company from the world’s fastest-growing continent. We design and develop solutions that empower our clients to digitally transform and thrive globally. We are the leading custom software development company from Africa that, like any great tech company, was founded in a garage.
SovTech has now grown to more than 350 of the best software engineering experts, building world-class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents. We are always actively searching for the continent’s most talented and driven techies to join our growing team—those who benchmark themselves against the best on the planet and wake up hungry to master their craft and continue their advancement.

• Play a crucial role in developing and implementing web applications using various frameworks and libraries.
• Technical leadership and expertise: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the software engineering team. Serve as a subject matter expert in web application development, frameworks, and technologies. Architect, design, and implement complex and scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical strategies and ensure successful project execution.
• Full-stack development: Lead the development of end-to-end web applications, encompassing both front-end and back-end technologies. Utilise your expertise in programming languages, frameworks, and databases to build high-quality, performant, and user-friendly applications. Collaborate with designers to create visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces.
• System architecture and design: Architect and design scalable, robust, and maintainable software systems. Define technical requirements and specifications. Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and enforce coding standards. Drive architectural improvements and optimisations to enhance system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaboration and mentorship: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers. Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical support and fostering their professional growth. Promote a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning within the team.
• Technical innovation and best practices: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software engineering. Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to improve development processes and drive technical innovation. Lead initiatives to implement and enforce coding standards, quality assurance practices, and software development best practices.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve complex technical issues that arise during the software development lifecycle. Utilise advanced problem-solving skills to diagnose and address software defects, performance bottlenecks, and system failures. Provide guidance and support to team members in resolving technical challenges.
• Continuous improvement and process optimisation: Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains within the software development lifecycle. Propose and implement solutions to streamline development processes, enhance code quality, and improve overall productivity. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise project delivery timelines and ensure successful outcomes