Join MSA Safety as a Senior Backend Software Developer and contribute to innovative IoT solutions that enhance safety in industrial environments. You'll work in a collaborative team, building robust cloud applications that make a real difference in people's lives.
Innovative and mission-driven with a focus on safety and technology.
MSA Safety is expanding its reach into industrial IoT and fixed monitoring solutions, creating a unified cloud-driven platform that connects various systems for real-time monitoring and asset intelligence. The Johannesburg engineering team plays a vital role in developing these technologies, collaborating with teams globally to enhance safety in critical environments. The culture here is built on world-class skills and bold problem-solving, making it an exciting place for tech talent to thrive.
As a Senior Backend Software Developer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining microservices and data flows that power our IoT solutions. Your role will involve developing backend applications using TypeScript and ensuring the reliability and performance of production systems. You will also work with Infrastructure as Code tools like AWS CloudFormation and Ansible, contributing to CI/CD pipelines and internal automation tools to enhance engineering efficiency.
To succeed in this role, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with at least five years of professional experience. Strong programming skills in JavaScript and TypeScript are essential, as well as a solid understanding of cloud fundamentals, particularly AWS. Experience with REST APIs, microservice architecture, and database management (PostgreSQL preferred) is also required. You should be comfortable working in Linux environments and have a background in various automation testing types.
This position is ideal for someone who is technically curious, user-focused, and thrives in a modern product-driven environment. If you are motivated to challenge the status quo and work both independently and collaboratively, this role could be a perfect fit for you.
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