Software Engineer

Job Purpose 

As a Software Engineer at Tarjama&, you will be part of a cross-functional team that's responsible for the full software development life cycle across Tarjama, from conception to deployment. Your primary focus will be developing and implementing user interface components following well-known design patterns and workflows, while also ensuring the performance and scalability of back-end systems. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

Collaboration & Ideation: 

• Collaborate with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions. 

• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to enhance software functionality and performance. 

Design & Architecture: 

• Design scalable client-side and server-side architectures. 

• Ensure solutions follow best practices for maintainability and performance. 

• Develop features with a mobile-first and responsive design approach. 

Development: 

• Build visually compelling and user-friendly interfaces using technologies such as React, Redux, and Webpack (or equivalent). 

• Develop and maintain robust backend applications and well-structured databases. 

• Write efficient and secure APIs to enable seamless integration between application components. 

Testing & Maintenance: 

• Conduct thorough testing of software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency. 

• Debug, fix, and upgrade software as needed, addressing any issues promptly. 

Security: 

• Implement security standards and data protection practices to safeguard application data and user privacy. 

Documentation: 

• Prepare and maintain clear, detailed technical documentation for development processes, features, and system architecture.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software/ computer engineering or any other related field.

• 1–3 years of professional experience in a similar backend development role.

• Knowledge of one or more backend stacks such as PHP, Python, or Node.js.

• Solid understanding and application of Object-Oriented Programming principles.

• Essential familiarity with front-end technologies, including React, Redux, and Webpack.

• Experience or exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker, Docker Compose, and

Kubernetes.

• Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment, demonstrating eagerness to learn and grow.

• Prior experience in designing and implementing well-architected, scalable software solutions.

• Expertise in building and managing databases, writing effective APIs, and ensuring software

responsiveness.

• Capability to troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software for optimal performance.

• Knowledge of security protocols and data protection measures.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to write clear technical documentation.

• Familiarity with Software Testing, React.js and Typescript is a plus

Behavioral Competencies

• Initiative
• Problem Solving
• Team Oriented
• Adaptability
• Ability to Work Under Pressure

Technical Competencies

• Information Technology Infrastructure 

• Information Technology Programs and Applications 

• JavaScript 

• Node.js 

• Python 

• PHP 

• Object-Oriented Programming 

• Docker, Docker Compose 

• Web software design