Senior FullStack (Node/TypeScript) Developer/Software Engineer - relocate to Windhoek, Namibia

*Must have Namibian work authorization (Citizen, Permanent Resident, Transferable Work Permit*

We are looking for a Senior Node.js/TypeScript developer to join an existing team at an up and coming Machine Learning company (funded).

Work with the team to discover, test, build and ship the next generation of new features.

Bring improvements to the platform by collaborating with designer to polish existing features.

Work closely with other engineers by challenging ideas, brainstorming, and having discussions.

Participate in design and code reviews.

Identify and communicate software engineering best practices.

Respond to user queries / requests / feedback and incorporate them.

Participate in user need-finding activities (like interviewing), team brainstorming and creative sessions. We want you to actively involve yourself early in product discovery.

Full responsibility for your components in a DevOps modality.

What you can offer:

• You have full-stack engineering experience in Node and TypeScript to a senior level (8 years +)
• You have 6+ full years of experience in developing web-based user interfaces.
• Additional experience with Python, React, PostgreSQL, Flask, Jest/Cypress Hasura/GraphQL are an added advantage.
• You’re used to version control, code reviews, and agile methodologies.
• You have experience with product engineering such as building web apps full stack, integrating with relevant APIs and services.

Who you are as a person

• A passion for technology
• An appetite to change the status quo
• A desire for impact
• You have customer-centricity at your core and understand the need to go above and beyond.
• You don’t wait until somebody asks you for help. You regularly offer it upfront.
• When somebody asks you for help, you gladly give it.
• Before you start writing a line of code, you want to understand what problem it solves.
• You don’t need anybody to hold your hand to get work done.
• You’re not too proud to ask for help, but you’ll try to get un-stuck yourself first.
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and can tolerate high-pressure environments.
• You are a learning machine and spend your free time exploring ways to get better at something.
• You want to have a sense of ownership of your own work and be held accountable.
• You are a professional in all things and enjoy working in a team.
• Any German language skills are a bonus.

You understands the value of diversity in the workplace and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture in all aspects of working life so that people from all backgrounds receive equal treatment, realize their full potential and can bring their full, authentic selves to work

If you have these experiences and are looking for a an exciting role within a nimble startup, get in touch today.