KERV.ai turns video content into AI-driven, interactive and shoppable experiences that boost performance for brands, agencies and publishers.
<p><strong>Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack</strong></p> <p><strong>Experience: 4+ years</strong></p> <p><strong>Where the job is based: Stellenbosch, South Africa</strong></p> <p><strong>This role demands flexibility to work during UK hours</strong></p> <p><strong>Who we are:</strong></p> <p>Dive into a world where technology meets innovation. At Kerv South Africa, we're not just another tech company. We’re the problem solvers, the magicians who transform complex challenges into seamless digital experiences. Utilising a powerful blend of Power Platform, DevSecOps, Data experiences, and Software Engineering, we create business solutions that truly resonate with our clients while driving extreme value!</p> <p>With our roots planted in Birmingham and branches spreading across the globe from London to Bangalore, we're a proud member of the Kerv Group - a dynamic £112m revenue technology consultancy leader with a dedicated team of over 700 professionals, partnering with 800+ sector leaders.</p> <p>People come first always. We are incredibly proud of our unparalleled work culture. Not just words on paper, we wear our "Great Place to Work" certifications from the UK and India like badges of honour. Immerse yourself in an ocean of opportunities in an atmosphere that celebrates collaboration. Sharpen your prowess with a global multi-discipline team and be guided by the industry's most forward-thinking architects.</p> <p><strong>Primary Responsibility: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain scalable, full-stack web applications using Next.js (frontend) and Node.js (backend)</li> <li>Build rich, user-centric interfaces that bring complex business processes to life through clean and responsive UI components</li> <li>Create RESTful using Node.js and TypeORM, with strong data modelling and performance in mind</li> <li>Write modular, maintainable code with comprehensive unit and integration tests, following TDD, using frameworks like Jest and Supertest</li> <li>Design and manage infrastructure components using Docker Compose, Terraform and deploy to AWS services (EC2, ECS, RDS, S3, etc.)</li> <li>Translate UI/UX wireframes into functional front-end code with high attention to performance and accessibility</li> <li>Produce clear and concise technical documentation using DDD</li> <li>Collaborate with Engineers, Product, DevOps, and QA to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery</li> <li>Participate in code reviews, trunk-based development, continuous integration, and agile development practices</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Skills:</strong><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong experience with OO, enterprise integration, microservice and serverless architecture</li> <li>Strong experience with <strong>js or React.js</strong>, including SSR/ISR concepts</li> <li>Proficiency in <strong>js</strong>, <strong>Express.js/Fastify</strong>, and <strong>TypeORM</strong> or equivalent ORM tools</li> <li>Solid understanding of <strong>TypeScript</strong>, <strong>HTML5</strong>, <strong>CSS3</strong></li> <li>Experience working with <strong>Docker</strong> <strong>Compose</strong> for local development and containerized deployment</li> <li>Comfortable using <strong>AWS services</strong> like EC2, ECS, RDS, and S3</li> <li>Strong knowledge of <strong>RESTful API design</strong>, error handling, and security best practices</li> <li>Experience with <strong>unit and integration testing</strong> using tools like Jest, Mocha, or Supertest</li> <li>Proficient using as <strong>Git</strong>, and CI/CD pipelines</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable Skills: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of PostgreSQL, MariaDB, GraphQL, or MongoDB</li> <li>Familiarity with DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Biceps)</li> <li>Exposure to Agile/Scrum development practices</li> <li>Prior experience in building isomorphic/universal React applications</li> <li>Experience with mobile-first design or progressive web apps (PWAs)</li> </ul> <p><strong>We’re also looking for people that fit how we work, which is something like; </strong></p> <ul> <li>Excellent English speaking and written communication</li> <li>Ability to identify and pick up new technologies and operating systems quickly</li> <li>Ability to work effectively with remote teams in different time zones</li> <li>Ability to work flexibly to deliver on-time to tight timescales</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we can do for you:</strong></p> <p>We’re a transparent, honest and fiercely equal employer that believes completely in providing the best possible work experience for our employees: </p> <p><strong><u>Real Flexibility</u></strong> – we’re a family first organisation, and if the work gets done, you can work when and wherever you want. A healthy approach for most of our teams seems to be splitting three ways between home, customer sites and the office. </p> <p><strong><u>Awesome Environment</u></strong><strong> </strong>– all of our employees will tell you that we foster an easy going environment, are experts at what we do and care deeply about what we work on, and the company was started specifically to find a way for people to take more enjoyment from their work. </p> <p><strong><u>Interesting Work</u></strong> – these days most of our customers are household names and many of our projects have an important impact on the world around us. The kind of things we do regularly include working with not-for-profits to transform how they leverage technology, working with public bodies to shape digital services and working with top tier private entities to bring genuinely new and meaningful products and services&n