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Fullstack Engineer - Cape TownFull job descriptionPermanentCape Town or London, HybridCollinson Group is a global leader in driving loyalty and engagement for many of the worldxe2x80x99s largest companies. Predominantly through the provision of travel related benefits within a market leading digital travel ecosystem. The group offers a unique blend of industry and sector specialists who together provide market-leading experience in delivering products and services across four core capabilities: Loyalty, Lifestyle Benefits and Insurance.The group provides unrivalled insight and expertise around affluent consumers and frequent travellers, creating and delivering products and services now accessible to over 400m end consumers.We have more than 25 yearsxe2x80x99 experience, with 28 global locations, servicing over 800 clients in 170 countries, employing 1,800 people.We have been bringing innovation to the market since inception xe2x80x93 from launching the first independent global VIP lounge access Programme, Priority Pass to being the first to sell direct travel insurance in the UK through Columbus Direct and creating the first loyalty agency of its kind in the travel sector with ICLP. Today we still invest heavily in innovation to ensure that we continue to deliver superior customer experiences.Key clients include: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, LATAM, Flying Blue, Accor, EasyJet, HSBC, Chase, HDFC.Our mission is focused on doing good beyond profit, which for us means we seek out opportunities for our people to share in our success and that we give back to the communities and people within which we work.Never short of ambition, the success of our business is delivered through the diverse and talented team of over 1,800 colleagues globally. The RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Fullstack Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, with a focus on using modern technologies. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutionsBuild the front-end of applications through appealing visual designDevelop and manage well-functioning databases and applicationsDevelop and design effective APIsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutionsMentor and guide other engineersStay current on industry trends and technologies to continually improve the team's technical capabilitiesEnsure that all software development is done to a high standard, and that it is fully tested and deployed in a secure and reliable mannerResearch and recommend ways it implement emerging payment innovations, including Open Banking, buy now pay layer, and alternative digital payment methodsStay current on payment legislation changes globally. Knowledge, skills and experience required Experience of working in large scale enterprise software development with a global reachKnowledge of multiple front-end and back-end languages (Node.js, React, Next.js, Typescript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS) and their librariesFamiliarity with RESTful APIs and GraphQLFamiliarity with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDBExperience with service orientated architectureProficiency with Git, Confluence, JiraDemonstrable experience of Test Driven Development, unit testing tools, and experience of integration testing and continuous integration / deploymentWorking knowledge of cloud technologies, including AWS and TerraformBasic understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and Deployments to the cloudAbility to write application code and automated tests according to team-adopted practices, disciplines, and quality guidelinesSelf starter that can take a product problem and develop a working technical solution Collinson is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes differences in all their forms including: colour, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, family status, age, individuals with disabilities and people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences as we strongly believe this contributes to our on-going success.We are focused on continually evolving our purpose driven, high performing culture, providing an environment where our people have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and do interesting and meaningful work. Our company values are: Act smarter, Do the right thing, One team and Be insight led. These help guide everything we do internally in terms of how we think, act and interact, right through to how we deliver value to our customers and clients.In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).If you need any extra support throughout the interview process, then please email us at ukrecruitment@collinsongroup.comWe also have our very own Beacons (Domestic Abuse Advisors) supporting within each of our global offices. Our Beacons will be your point of contact if you or someone you know needs support.

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