Software Engineer (Search)

Takealot Group(4 days ago)

RemoteFull TimeSenior$82,541 - $111,834 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

A Software Engineer (Search) at Takealot.com contributes to advancing the search platform that supports millions of shoppers on South Africa’s leading online retailer. The role sits within the engineering organisation at a fast-growing, remote-friendly company and offers opportunities for technical growth and cross-team collaboration.

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Required Skills

Search Technologies
Elasticsearch
Vertex AI
Solr
Algolia
Python
Java
Golang
REST APIs
Microservices

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Related Field
Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or Related Field
Equivalent Practical Experience

About Takealot Group

takealot.com

Takealot is South Africa’s largest online retailer and marketplace, offering millions of products across electronics, home, beauty, books and more. Founded in 2011 and now part of the Prosus (Naspers) group, it combines its own retail inventory with a third‑party seller marketplace alongside integrated payments and logistics. The company operates fulfilment centres and local delivery services to enable fast shipping, returns and customer support, and offers a mobile app and frequent promotions to drive convenience. Consumers and merchants use Takealot for its broad selection, local infrastructure and leading brand presence in the South African e‑commerce market.