[LT] Back-End Developer
Warp Development|Posted 1 day ago
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Role description
We're looking for a Backend Developer to join our team and help us build and release innovative
and top-quality backend services for our industry-leading mobile products.
We are looking for a proactive Backend Developer with expertise in scalable backend development
and API design. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building robust backend
systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-based solutions. You will play a key role in ensuring
our backend infrastructure meets the highest standards while working closely with our mobile
development teams and advisors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that power our mobile
applications
- Collaborate closely with Product Owners, iOS Advisors, and Designers to translate business
requirements into robust technical solutions
- Implement and maintain microservices architecture with proper API design and
documentation
- Ensure adherence to established development processes and engineering standards
- Monitor and optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
Required Qualifications
- You have previous experience (more than 3 years) developing scalable backend applications
and APIs
- You have solid understanding of backend frameworks and technologies (Node.js, Express,
NestJS, or similar)
- You are proficient in TypeScript/JavaScript and understand modern backend development
patterns
- You have experience with cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services
like App Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, and Firestore
- You understand database design and have experience with both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
and NoSQL (Firestore, MongoDB) databases
- You are comfortable with microservices architecture, RESTful API design, and API
documentation
- You understand unit testing principles and can write clean, effective tests
- You know how to define and implement software development best practices
- You like to work in agile and dynamic environments
- You have excellent communication skills and can collaborate effectively with remote teams
- You demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and can work independently while being part of
a larger team
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and automated deployment pipelines
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging)
- Understanding of authentication and authorization patterns (OAuth, JWT)
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
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About Warp Development
Background
We're a mature software house that has grown from humble beginnings in 2002. Over the past 20 years, we have been exposed to many industries, technologies and platforms, but have nested ourselves in the digital commerce space and become a solid force to reckon with.
We develop full turnkey Bespoke, E-Commerce, Order Management and Warehouse Management solutions, for many verticals and industries. This includes a hybrid of self-built technologies like Storefront, Order Easy and Warehouse Easy, plus off the shelf tools that enable our business to be a serious competitor locally and globally.
Our bespoke software department helps clients with unique and tailor-made solutions to fit their business needs for custom development, app development and content management systems. We also provide a full range of outsourced IT solutions, managed services and infrastructure support. Today, we are a full-stack development house, with offices in Pretoria and Somerset West, that embraces an agile, hybrid working model and all elements required to provide an umbrella IT solution. Our focus has shifted to the international stage, where we build out squads and teams for companies in Europe, North and South America, and Asia.
Our Culture
- Passionate about coding
- Career driven
- Self-motivated
- Young, dynamic & engaged
- Informal & hybrid working environment
- Believes in building lasting relationships
- Fun and a little quirkiness
We hire people who share our values, practices and favour a positive attitude.
About us
We are committed to:
- Providing top conceptual skills
- Delivering measurable business results
- Creating solutions that work
- Honesty, integrity and trust
- High quality and fair price
- Service levels that exceed our peers
- Efficiency & effectiveness
Our team consists of 100+ dedicated and experienced members that are all trained according to international standards. Our staff use world-class tools, platforms and methodologies to ensure the delivery and support of a superior service and product.
Why choose us?
Experience matters - Warp's executive team are conversion-focused, result orientated and are characterised by high levels of professionalism. Our team has been collectively developing and championing clients' digital strategies for over 20 years in a variety of industry sectors and categories. We make sure our clients stand out from the rest.
Our Hiring Process
- Step 1: Coding test
- Step 2: Onsite/Online Interview
- Step 3: Job offer (if applicable)
Perks at Warp Development
Tech Stack
application and data
utilities
dev ops
business tool
