ENVIRONMENT: A global leader in safety and industrial technology is expanding its IoT and cloud platform capabilities, building cutting-edge solutions that connect HVAC-R systems, gas detection hardware, and OEM equipment into a unified, cloud-driven ecosystem. Their South African engineering team collaborates closely with international teams across Germany and the USA to deliver scalable, real-time monitoring and data-driven systems. They are looking for a Software Developer to join a modern, Agile, product-driven environment focused on building impactful, large-scale industrial IoT solutions. DUTIES: Design, develop and maintain cloud-native backend services and microservices Build and enhance AWS-based infrastructure, APIs, and data pipelines Develop integration capabilities for IoT devices and third-party systems Collaborate with Product, QA and Hardware teams to deliver features Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and best practices Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance in production Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automation, and internal tooling Support continuous improvement within an Agile engineering environment REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field Minimum 2+ years’ software development experience Strong JavaScript and Node.js development skills Experience working with REST APIs and distributed systems SQL experience (PostgreSQL preferred) Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred) Comfortable working in Linux environments Knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) Advantageous: TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (Angular or similar) Experience with Docker, Terraform, Ansible or CI/CD pipelines Exposure to IoT systems, device integration, or industrial protocols (MQTT, Modbus, BACnet) C / C++ experience (for device-level integrations) Mobile development exposure (Android / iOS) ATTRIBUTES: Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset Self-driven with the ability to take ownership of work  Collaborative team player with strong communication skills  Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies  Ability to work in a fast-paced, global engineering environment