Software Engineer (Search)
Software Engineer (Search)
Takealot Group
Takealot Group
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Posted Date:
06 Feb 2026
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06 Feb 2026
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06 Feb 2026
Posted Date:
06 Feb 2026
Closing Date:
06 Feb 2026
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Permanent
Permanent
Mid Level
Mid Level
Mid Level
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Position Overview
Takealot.com, South Africa’s leading online retailer, is recruiting a Software Engineer (Search) to join its high-performance engineering team. This role focuses on building, improving, and maintaining large-scale search systems that directly impact millions of customers across the Takealot Group platforms.
The position supports a 24/7 e-commerce environment and reports to the relevant Engineering Manager.
Position Overview
Takealot.com, South Africa’s leading online retailer, is recruiting a Software Engineer (Search) to join its high-performance engineering team. This role focuses on building, improving, and maintaining large-scale search systems that directly impact millions of customers across the Takealot Group platforms.
The position supports a 24/7 e-commerce environment and reports to the relevant Engineering Manager.
Position Overview
Takealot.com, South Africa’s leading online retailer, is recruiting a Software Engineer (Search) to join its high-performance engineering team. This role focuses on building, improving, and maintaining large-scale search systems that directly impact millions of customers across the Takealot Group platforms.
The position supports a 24/7 e-commerce environment and reports to the relevant Engineering Manager.
Position Overview
Takealot.com, South Africa’s leading online retailer, is recruiting a Software Engineer (Search) to join its high-performance engineering team. This role focuses on building, improving, and maintaining large-scale search systems that directly impact millions of customers across the Takealot Group platforms.
The position supports a 24/7 e-commerce environment and reports to the relevant Engineering Manager.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is ideal for experienced software engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, working with modern cloud-based systems, and contributing to high-impact products at scale. Candidates with strong backend development experience and exposure to search technologies are encouraged to apply.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is ideal for experienced software engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, working with modern cloud-based systems, and contributing to high-impact products at scale. Candidates with strong backend development experience and exposure to search technologies are encouraged to apply.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is ideal for experienced software engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, working with modern cloud-based systems, and contributing to high-impact products at scale. Candidates with strong backend development experience and exposure to search technologies are encouraged to apply.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is ideal for experienced software engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, working with modern cloud-based systems, and contributing to high-impact products at scale. Candidates with strong backend development experience and exposure to search technologies are encouraged to apply.
Areas of Exposure
Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in:
Large-scale e-commerce search platforms
Search technologies (e.g. Elasticsearch, Vertex AI Search, Solr, Algolia)
Backend development using Python and other mainstream languages
API development, system architecture, and cloud-based services
Incident response, production support, and system optimisation
Areas of Exposure
Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in:
Large-scale e-commerce search platforms
Search technologies (e.g. Elasticsearch, Vertex AI Search, Solr, Algolia)
Backend development using Python and other mainstream languages
API development, system architecture, and cloud-based services
Incident response, production support, and system optimisation
Areas of Exposure
Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in:
Large-scale e-commerce search platforms
Search technologies (e.g. Elasticsearch, Vertex AI Search, Solr, Algolia)
Backend development using Python and other mainstream languages
API development, system architecture, and cloud-based services
Incident response, production support, and system optimisation
Areas of Exposure
Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in:
Large-scale e-commerce search platforms
Search technologies (e.g. Elasticsearch, Vertex AI Search, Solr, Algolia)
Backend development using Python and other mainstream languages
API development, system architecture, and cloud-based services
Incident response, production support, and system optimisation
What You’ll Gain
Exposure to millions of daily users across Takealot platforms
Career growth within a fast-growing tech group
Access to mentorship, online learning, and tech communities
Flexible remote-working options and modern development tools
A market-related total remuneration package with benefits
What You’ll Gain
Exposure to millions of daily users across Takealot platforms
Career growth within a fast-growing tech group
Access to mentorship, online learning, and tech communities
Flexible remote-working options and modern development tools
A market-related total remuneration package with benefits
What You’ll Gain
Exposure to millions of daily users across Takealot platforms
Career growth within a fast-growing tech group
Access to mentorship, online learning, and tech communities
Flexible remote-working options and modern development tools
A market-related total remuneration package with benefits
What You’ll Gain
Exposure to millions of daily users across Takealot platforms
Career growth within a fast-growing tech group
Access to mentorship, online learning, and tech communities
Flexible remote-working options and modern development tools
A market-related total remuneration package with benefits
Requirements & Documents
Minimum requirements include:
Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–10 years’ experience in software development
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
Experience with search technologies and RESTful APIs
Proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or similar backend languages
Experience with SQL databases and Linux environments
Advantageous experience includes: microservices, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), containers, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed systems.
Requirements & Documents
Minimum requirements include:
Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–10 years’ experience in software development
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
Experience with search technologies and RESTful APIs
Proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or similar backend languages
Experience with SQL databases and Linux environments
Advantageous experience includes: microservices, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), containers, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed systems.
Requirements & Documents
Minimum requirements include:
Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–10 years’ experience in software development
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
Experience with search technologies and RESTful APIs
Proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or similar backend languages
Experience with SQL databases and Linux environments
Advantageous experience includes: microservices, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), containers, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed systems.
Requirements & Documents
Minimum requirements include:
Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–10 years’ experience in software development
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
Experience with search technologies and RESTful APIs
Proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or similar backend languages
Experience with SQL databases and Linux environments
Advantageous experience includes: microservices, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), containers, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed systems.
How to Apply
Click (Apply For Job) button we'll take you to official Takealot Group careers platform to complete application form.
Applications must be submitted through the official Takealot Group careers platform.
Only complete applications will be considered.
How to Apply
Click (Apply For Job) button we'll take you to official Takealot Group careers platform to complete application form.
Applications must be submitted through the official Takealot Group careers platform.
Only complete applications will be considered.
How to Apply
Click (Apply For Job) button we'll take you to official Takealot Group careers platform to complete application form.
Applications must be submitted through the official Takealot Group careers platform.
Only complete applications will be considered.
How to Apply
Click (Apply For Job) button we'll take you to official Takealot Group careers platform to complete application form.
Applications must be submitted through the official Takealot Group careers platform.
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application Tips
Do this:
Highlight relevant backend and search-related experience
Demonstrate problem-solving and system design expertise
Avoid this:
Submitting incomplete or generic applications
Overlooking technical depth in your experience
Application Tips
Do this:
Highlight relevant backend and search-related experience
Demonstrate problem-solving and system design expertise
Avoid this:
Submitting incomplete or generic applications
Overlooking technical depth in your experience
Application Tips
Do this:
Highlight relevant backend and search-related experience
Demonstrate problem-solving and system design expertise
Avoid this:
Submitting incomplete or generic applications
Overlooking technical depth in your experience
Application Tips
Do this:
Highlight relevant backend and search-related experience
Demonstrate problem-solving and system design expertise
Avoid this:
Submitting incomplete or generic applications
Overlooking technical depth in your experience
Important Notes
After-hours support may be required on a rotational basis
Shortlisting and interviews will be conducted as applications are received
Important Notes
After-hours support may be required on a rotational basis
Shortlisting and interviews will be conducted as applications are received
Important Notes
After-hours support may be required on a rotational basis
Shortlisting and interviews will be conducted as applications are received
Important Notes
After-hours support may be required on a rotational basis
Shortlisting and interviews will be conducted as applications are received
Quick Eligibility Check
✔ Software development experience (5+ years)
✔ Backend and search technology exposure
✔ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Quick Eligibility Check
✔ Software development experience (5+ years)
✔ Backend and search technology exposure
✔ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Quick Eligibility Check
✔ Software development experience (5+ years)
✔ Backend and search technology exposure
✔ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Quick Eligibility Check
✔ Software development experience (5+ years)
✔ Backend and search technology exposure
✔ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Disclaimer
Takealot Group reserves the right not to make an appointment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer
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Disclaimer
Takealot Group reserves the right not to make an appointment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer
Takealot Group reserves the right not to make an appointment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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