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Storyteq
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Backend Engineer

Storyteq
South AfricaSouth Africa
Full-time
Not Disclosed
Senior-Level

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You will be a part of the domain where we work to enable global enterprises to efficiently scale up their content creation. Taking in content from sources like Photoshop, Figma, and After Effects, or designing it in our AI-enabled web-driven editor and taking it to the next level. Working directly with other Developers, Designers, Quality Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Product Owners to deliver the best platform for our users.

Your role will revolve around all the different elements that will bring our product to new heights. This includes implementing new features, scaling existing capabilities, and making our product more amazing every day. The team works with strong goals and a good balance of product & engineering roadmap features. That way, we make sure we always keep our technology and product on track!

Key responsibilities:

  • Build and ship robust backend services with real product impact
  • Ensure systems are scalable, performant, and easy to maintain
  • Collaborate across teams to integrate services and deliver end-to-end value
  • Model business domains into clean, performant data structures
  • Coach and mentor other engineers on best practices to help them grow
  • Collaborate with other engineers and lead technical delivery on initiatives within a domain or project
  • Lead by example in engineering excellence, pragmatism, and shared ownership.

Requirements

Key Requirements:

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering products with TypeScript (and JavaScript)
  • Strong backend development skills with Node.js
  • Solid experience designing and integrating REST and/or GraphQL APIs
  • Comfortable working in monorepo environments and modular architectures
  • Proficient in data modeling and working with SQL/NoSQL databases
  • Familiar with testing practices, performance tuning, and scalable design principles
  • You’re proactive, result-driven, and excited to work in a fast-growing tech scale-up
  • Confident in making architectural decisions and communicating trade-offs
  • Comfortable mentoring and supporting engineers to help them grow
  • You’re a strong team player who values collaboration and shared success
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice to have:

  • Have experience supporting Keycloak (or other identity management solutions)
  • Have experience with Vue.js (or other front-end frameworks) to occasionally support frontend tasks
  • Have affinity with rendering technologies (like ffmpeg)
  • Have affinity with motion graphics and visual effects software (like After Effects)
  • Experience with Gitlab CI/CD, DevOps, public cloud (like GCP).

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Storyteq is a pioneering technology company that specializes in innovative storytelling solutions. With a strong focus on immersive experiences, the company develops cutting-edge platforms and tools that enable brands to craft compelling narratives and connect with their audiences on a deeper level. By harnessing the power of interactive and dynamic content, Storyteq empowers businesses to convey their messages in a more engaging and memorable way. The company's mission is to redefine the art of storytelling in the digital age, providing its clients with the means to create captivating experiences that resonate with their target audiences. With a commitment to creativity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Storyteq is poised to revolutionize the way stories are told and consumed in the modern world. The company's expertise spans a wide range of areas, including digital media, content creation, and marketing strategy. By leveraging its technical expertise and creative vision, Storyteq helps its clients to build stronger relationships with their customers, drive brand awareness, and ultimately achieve their business goals. As a leader in the field of storytelling technology, Storyteq is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible and exploring new frontiers in the realm of immersive experiences.

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