Job Details

📌 Job Title: Software Engineer (Android)
📅 Employment Type: Full-Time
🏢 Company: Takealot.com
📍 Location: South Africa

Company Overview

Takealot.com is South Africa’s leading online retailer, serving millions of customers nationwide. As part of the Takealot Group, which includes Mr D, the company focuses on delivering world-class e-commerce and technology solutions.

Takealot operates in a fast-paced and innovative technology environment, using modern tools and platforms to build scalable systems that support millions of online shoppers. The organisation is known for its strong engineering culture, collaborative environment, and commitment to developing top technology talent.

Job Overview

Takealot is seeking a highly skilled Android Software Engineer to join its Fulfilment Mobile software engineering team. The successful candidate will work on building and improving mobile applications that support large-scale logistics and fulfilment operations.

The role involves designing and developing Android features, resolving bugs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance mobile applications used by millions of customers and operational teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for developers looking to work with modern mobile technologies, large-scale systems, and industry-leading engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and enhance new Android application features
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve application bugs and crashes
Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative ideas
Collaborate with team members on software design and development
Conduct code reviews and contribute to development estimations
Maintain high-quality code and follow software engineering best practices
Contribute to improving mobile performance, usability, and reliability

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science or Engineering

Alternative qualification:

Candidates without a degree must have at least 6 years of relevant software development experience

Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in native Android development
Experience using Android Studio for application development

Skills

Technical skills include:

Strong understanding of Android application and activity lifecycles
Knowledge of Android asynchronous processing techniques
Understanding of Android UX design patterns
Experience with RESTful APIs and networking libraries (e.g., Retrofit)
Familiarity with unit testing frameworks (MockK, Robolectric)
Experience using Git, Jira, and collaboration tools

Advantageous skills:

Experience with Jetpack Compose for declarative UI development
Knowledge of Firebase tools (Analytics, Crashlytics, Firestore, Remote Config)
Experience building location-based applications
Understanding of handling device fragmentation, screen sizes, and OS versions

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If you are applying for software engineering roles:

Include programming languages and frameworks you are experienced with
Highlight mobile apps or software projects you have built or contributed to
Provide links to your GitHub, portfolio, or technical projects
Mention experience with Agile development, version control, and testing frameworks
Keep your CV clear, technical, and results-oriented

Benefits of Joining Takealot

Competitive market-related remuneration package
Hybrid work model combining remote and office work
Access to online learning platforms such as Udacity and Coursera
Opportunity to work with a global tech community through Naspers
Mentorship from experienced engineers
Staff discounts on products across the Takealot platform
Birthday leave and employee wellness support
Access to modern tools and technology stacks
Regular social events and team-building activities

Company Policy

Takealot Group is committed to equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity. Preference may be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups and individuals with disabilities, in line with South African employment equity legislation.

All recruitment processes are conducted fairly and transparently, and candidates are evaluated based on skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role.

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