Location : Cape Town Hybrid work : 2 days in office, 3 days remote Employment type : 8-month Fixed-Term Contract Working hours : 07 H00 TO 15 H30, with flexibility Role summary The Application Developer is responsible for supporting the evolution of the technology solution and processes that support the entire development and delivery of Online Education Services (OES) products and services. The Application Developer will work closely with key internal stakeholders to drive the successful automation of unit development processes, including the setup and maintenance of key cloud technology systems to support this. They will manage off-the-shelf systems as well as build fit-for-purpose solutions as required to deliver the OES technology vision for online learning. This role will support the Head of Student Technology in providing thought leadership, options, and solutions formulation for the unit development and broader technology space. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams – Work closely with Developers, Testers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to refine product requirements and drive feature development. Assist with architecture and design of scalable solutions – Help shape low-level solution designs with the Solution Architect or Solution Lead, ensuring robust and maintainable implementations. Develop high-performance applications – Design, build, and enhance features for our custom platform using React (frontend), Node.js (backend), and AWS services. Optimize and scale – Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability through code refactoring, API improvements, and cloud infrastructure enhancements. Build and integrate APIs – Develop and maintain APIs for seamless integration with Salesforce, data warehouses, and other critical systems. Prototype and validate ideas – Create proof-of-concepts to evaluate new features and technologies. Ensure cloud-native best practices – Leverage AWS services for serverless computing, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code. Support business expansion – Assist in setting up and operating new partner systems domestically and internationally. Enhance Dev Ops and automation – Work with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and automated testing for streamlined deployment. Champion technical excellence – Conduct reviews to streamline the platform, implementing improvements based on best practices. Mentor and guide – Support junior developers, conduct code reviews, and foster a strong engineering culture. Drive innovation – Stay updated on industry trends, advocate for modern technologies, and evolve the tech stack. Additional skills and experience include: Git, CI/CD (Jenkins or similar), CMS/LMS experience Knowledge of TDD, Agile development (Jira)Debugging and problem-solving skills PHP development, LTI development experience AWS certification is beneficial Benefits Flexible work arrangements, supportive culture, generous leave, paid maternity/paternity, professional development, and more. About Construct Construct Education specializes in innovative digital learning solutions, committed to redefining online education to prepare learners for real-world challenges. Company Culture & Values Our culture emphasizes passion, teamwork, agility, innovation, and integrity. We foster a collaborative, respectful, and dynamic work environment.
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