Software Engineer

Overview

Early-career Software Engineer to build a grant-funding platform across backend, frontend, and an AI pipeline, working closely with the CTO.

What you'll do

• Ship end-to-end features from backend development through the user interface.
• Work across the stack using React, Node/Express, Postgres, and AWS.
• Help build and improve the platform’s AI pipeline, including prompt engineering and AI evaluations.
• Trace, debug, and fix bugs in the production environment.
• Work with the CTO and grant team on solutions tied to real user problems.
• Use production tooling such as Sentry and CloudWatch during debugging.

What you'll need

• 1–3 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer or recent university graduation with strong projects.
• Solid fundamentals in TypeScript and/or JavaScript.
• Curiosity and willingness to work across the full stack.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to dig into problems.
• Comfort receiving feedback to improve technical skills.
• AI-native approach to development, including familiarity with Claude Code or Cursor.
• User-first mindset focused on building software that works for real people.

Nice to have

• First experience with AI tools or LLM APIs via university or side projects.
• German language skills at B1 level or above.
• A side project, open-source contribution, or other independently built work.

Details

• Location: South Africa - Gauteng (ZipRecruiter).
• Fully remote work is possible.
• Annual professional development budget: €2,000.