Senior Software Engineer (React) (Cape Town - Hybrid)

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ENVIRONMENT: Our client is a leading international gaming, leisure, and entertainment group offering exciting and entertaining customer experiences, in venues or online.  They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will Architect and design complex web applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability and to develop and implement robust and efficient solutions using technical expertise.   DUTIES: Main Accountabilities & Responsibilities : •       Architect and design complex web applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. •       Develop and implement robust and efficient solutions using technical expertise. •       Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, pixel-perfect user experiences. •       Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges, leveraging problem-solving and analytical skills. Technical contribution and Mentorship: •       Mentor team members, providing guidance and support. •       Conduct code reviews, providing constructive feedback and enforcing coding standards. •       Share knowledge and expertise through technical discussions and presentations. •       Participate on technical discussions and decision-making processes. Agile Delivery and Collaboration : Agile Methodology: •       Actively participate in agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) to drive efficient delivery. •       Collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams to ensure seamless project execution. •       Take ownership of complex features and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines. •       Adhere to software development best practices, including Test-Driven approach and unit\/integration •       testing. Problem-Solving and Issue Resolution : •       Proactively identify and resolve technical issues, escalating when necessary. •       Provide timely and accurate status updates to leads & stakeholders. •       Demonstrate a strong ability to work independently and as part of a team Continuous Learning and Innovation: Technical Excellence: •       Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, frameworks, and industry trends. •       Continuously improve technical skills through self-learning and training. •       Experiment with new technologies and approaches to drive innovation.   REQUIREMENTS: •       Proven ability to write clean, testable, readable code in a team environment using design patterns, SOLID and OO principles; •       Proven experience of building, automating and deploying software to production; •       Ability to find creative solutions and implement them in a fast-paced work environment; •       Technical analysis experience translating business requirements into functionality; •       Ability to work as part of a team (but take individual ownership and responsibility);   At least 5 years of experience in web development specifically using: • React • Solid experience with JavaScript & Typescript, with React, Node JS, and Remix. Run frameworks • Ability to write unit and integration tests; • Experience applying SOLID design principles; • Experience building web services and APIs on REST; • Previous experience working in the betting, financial and\/or banking sector (advantageous) • CMS experience - Umbraco (advantageous) • Experience working with Cloudflare Pages (advantageous) • Experience working with Storybook (advantageous) • Experience working with component libraries (advantageous) • JavaScript tool libraries - Jasmine, Protractor, Karma • package managers - npm • pre-processors such as SASS or SCSS • Tailwind (advantageous)   Qualifications: •       Beneficial: Degree or equivalent qualification desirable (ideally in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a similar discipline);   ATTRIBUTES: •       Excellent written communication skills (articulate, friendly and polite); •       Good verbal communication skills; •       Excellent attention to detail; •       Demonstrate a calm manner and an ability to handle difficult situations; •       Ability to work on own your initiative; •       Ability to work independently and meet deadlines;