Software Engineer (Web SDK - TypeScript)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Web SDK - TypeScript/React): Developing and optimizing the Web SDK and supporting backend services for a B2B SaaS platform with an accent on integration quality, performance, and developer experience. Focus on building features end-to-end using AI-assisted engineering and improving the developer ergonomics for global sports brands.

Location: Remote (Must be based in South Africa)

Salary: Up to ZAR 700,000

Company

hirify.global is a high-growth B2B SaaS platform that enables companies to integrate interactive Stories experiences into their own products.

What you will do

• Build and ship features for the Web SDK and supporting backend services end-to-end.
• Optimize performance, reliability, and developer ergonomics of the SDK.
• Collaborate with Product and Delivery teams to solve real customer use-cases and constraints.
• Enhance documentation, code examples, and integration guides.
• Utilize AI tools by default for exploration, scaffolding, and refactoring to maintain engineering excellence.
• Participate in thoughtful code reviews and improve CI pipelines and test suites.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of production experience with TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Strong knowledge of React, Node.js, or similar modern frontend frameworks.
• Familiarity with APIs/HTTP, performance tuning, and SQL/NoSQL basics.
• Must be based in South Africa.
• AI-native working style and proactive mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Nice to have

• Experience building SDKs, libraries, or developer tools.
• Expertise in performance tuning (bundle sizes, loading strategies, caching).
• Open-source contributions, side projects, or technical write-ups.
• Interest in sports, media, or content tech.

Culture & Benefits

• 33 Days Paid Leave and comprehensive benefits.
• AI-first engineering culture with modern tooling.
• High-growth environment working with major global sports brands.
• Fully remote work flexibility within South Africa.

Hiring process

• Hiring Manager Conversation (20–30 mins) to align on the role.
• Paid Take-home Task (~60 mins) focusing on reasoning and verification.
• Technical review and final interview with the CTO.