Software Engineer

xneelo (Pty) Ltd

. Develop full-stack software with end-to-end ownership across the stack, with particular focus on front-end development .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack software development with a strong emphasis on front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue, alongside backend development using Ruby. Proven ability to work in Agile environments, optimize development practices, and support large-scale applications operationally.

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Full-Stack Software DevelopmentFront-End Development with React, Angular, or VueObject-Oriented Programming in RubyAgile Development PracticesContainerization with Docker or Kubernetes

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack Software DevelopmentObject-Oriented ProgrammingBackend Software DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentDatabase DesignPerformance TuningLinux/Unix EnvironmentDevOps PracticesAutomated TestingContinuous Integration

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSelf-MotivationSelf-ManagementCommitment to Life-Long Learning

Tools & Technologies

ReactAngularVueRubyDockerKubernetesMySQLRedisRancherDocker Swarm

Industry Keywords

Agile DevelopmentContainer OrchestrationLarge-Scale Application SupportSoftware Development SecuritySystem Administration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularDockerKubernetesLinuxMySQLReactRedisRubyUnixVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop full-stack software with end-to-end ownership across the stack, with particular focus on front-end development
Solve interesting and large-scale backend technical challenges
Improve development practices and identify opportunities to innovate and optimize
Understand customer needs and deliver innovative, robust solutions in collaboration with the Product Owner and stakeholders
Support customers operationally when issues are escalated by the Client Services team
Work in autonomous, self-organizing Agile teams
Deliver high-quality software frequently and iteratively
Contribute to reliable, scalable hosting infrastructure operating 24x7x365
Share ideas and innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Passion for design and development of backend software and APIs
Front-end development experience with React, Angular, or Vue
Object-oriented programming using a language such as Ruby
Software development within a Linux/Unix environment
Software development using a containerization platform such as Docker or Kubernetes
Knowledge of Agile development practices, including automated tests, refactoring, continuous integration, and pair programming
Effective communication
Self-motivation and self-management
Commitment to life-long learning
BSc majoring in Computer Science is advantageous, but not required; demonstrated track record of writing quality backend software ultimately counts
Minimum of 4+ years of software development experience
Minimum of 2 years supporting a large-scale application in an operational capacity
Experience with security details of software development is advantageous
Experience with Rancher, Docker Swarm, or other container orchestration platforms is advantageous
Understanding of database design and performance tuning, including MySQL and Redis, is advantageous
Experience with DevOps on a Linux-based platform is advantageous
Experience with system administration on a Linux-based platform is advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

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