or apply directly on Takealot Group's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Takealot Group's roles stay open a median of 40 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Takealot Group's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Takealot Group
- high 12 stale, 5 reposted of 29 open
- Hiring momentum
- 46 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Takealot Group's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Takealot Group.
About this role
As a Software Engineer at Takealot Fulfilment Solutions, you will develop robust software solutions for the e-commerce logistics sector. Your role involves designing and building systems to enhance user experience, implementing best practices, and participating in feature development. You will also provide after-hours support on a rotational basis for critical system issues, ensuring the smooth operation of a 24/7 business.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Takealot Group as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering or equivalent experience in software development
- 3 to 6 years experience in a software development role for an intermediate-level position
- 5 to 10+ years experience in a software development role for a senior-level position
- Proficient in a strongly typed language such as Python
- Experience with development in a Linux environment
- Experience with SQL database systems
Nice to have
- Experience in MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL
- Experience with Memcached, Redis
- Experience with Message Brokers, Queues and PubSub systems (e.g. Kafka and RabbitMQ)
- Experience with Containerisation (e.g. Docker)
- Experience with Orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes)
Worth weighing
- After-hours support required on a rotational basis
- The role involves working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement
- No specific salary or benefits listed in the posting
Summarised from Takealot Group's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Takealot Group on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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