Mr D Vacancies

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Mr D – DevOps Engineer

Cape Town

Mr D, a 100% subsidiary of takealot.com, is looking for a talented, motivated and results-oriented DevOps Engineer. 

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

As a DevOps/SRE Engineer you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our cloud infrastructure, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices.

This position reports to the DevOps and Security Engineering Manager

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: 

• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and manage scalable and resilient infrastructure using AWS services like EC2, Lambda, Aurora RDS PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB.
• Container Orchestration: Deploy, manage, and scale applications in Kubernetes.
• Monitoring & Observability: Set up and maintain comprehensive monitoring using Grafana Cloud, Mimir, Loki, Tempo, and OpenTelemetry.
• CI/CD Integration: Automate deployments with robust CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with tools like GitHub Actions and AWS CodeBuild is essential..
• Log Management & Analysis: Utilize tools like OpenSearch/Elasticsearch and Loki for log analysis and troubleshooting.
• Scripting & Automation: Develop scripts and tools using Python and Golang to automate tasks and processes.
• Database Management: Manage and optimize data workflows across databases like Aurora RDS PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.
• Stream Processing: Work with Kafka for real-time data processing and integration workflows.
• Incident Management: Participate in on-call rotations, providing expertise in incident resolution and system troubleshooting

The skills we need:

• AWS Expertise: An understanding of AWS services and cloud architecture best practices.
• Kubernetes Proficiency: Hands-on experience in deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python and Golang for automation and development.
• Observability Tools: Experience with Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Mimir, Loki, and Tempo.
• Database Technologies: Knowledge of OpenSearch/Elasticsearch and Aurora RDS PostgreSQL.
• Streaming Platforms: Practical experience with Kafka for data stream processing.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Use tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to manage AWS resources as code.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends.

Nice to have:

• Experience with NoSQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch
• Experience with common web stack applications (nginx, tornado, FastAPI)
• Experience with messaging platforms (Kafka, Kinesis, SQS, SNS)
• Experience with Google (GCP, Firebase)

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering and 3 years of hands-on experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role is required.
• In the event that a candidate does not have a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Diploma (in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering), an equivalent experience requirement must be met, which equates to a minimum of 6 years experience in a software/technology environment.
• Certifications in AWS or Kubernetes are advantageous.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role.
• 2 – 5 years of experience in Python and Golang for automation, scripting and development
• AWS Expertise: 3 years comprehensive experience with AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, and Aurora RDS PostgreSQL and AWS OpenSearch.
  Ability to design and manage scalable and resilient cloud architectures.
• Kubernetes Proficiency: 3 years hands-on experience with deploying, managing, and scaling applications in Kubernetes environments. Practical experience with Helm and ArgoCD
  Understanding of containerization concepts and tools like Docker/Podman.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): 3 years experience with IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to manage and automate cloud resources effectively. CloudFormation is preferential. 

Let’s talk about life @ Mr D

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
• No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
• Remote working: Do not feel like sitting in traffic, we got you covered! Love water cooler chats and working from home? We offer a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.
• Mentorship programme: We aren’t kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Now’s your chance to be one of the best, by learning from the best.
• Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera and more.
• Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
• Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off – you deserve it. 
• Right tools, right job: Mac or Windows, two monitors or one. Whatever your preference, you’ll work on the latest tech, off the latest tech.
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere. 
• Tech stack (for days): Python, Go, AWS, Kafka, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, IOT/MQTT and all things machine learning. If you build it, they will come.
• Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

Like what you see? If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference

Click here to apply

Mr D – Senior Developer

🚀 Shape the Future of South African Ecommerce – Senior Developer Opportunity at Mr D, a division of the Takealot Group

Are you ready to make a real impact in one of South Africa’s most dynamic tech environments?

Mr D, one of South Africa’s leading ecommerce players, is seeking a Senior Developer to join our innovative engineering team. If you’re passionate about building scalable, reliable, and efficient systems that directly impact millions of users across the country, this is your opportunity to level up your career.

Why Developers Choose Mr D

🎯 High-Impact Work That Matters

Work on projects that directly shape how South Africans shop, eat, and live. Our engineers tell us they love the high-impact nature of their work – you’ll see your code making a real difference in people’s daily lives, not just sitting in a corporate void.

📈 Unlimited Growth Potential

We invest in our people. With plenty of resources dedicated to professional development and genuine room to grow, you’ll have the support you need to advance your career. Whether you want to dive deeper into technical excellence or explore leadership opportunities, we’ve got your back.

🔧 Modern Tech Stack & Technical Freedom

Love Python? You’re in good company. Work with cutting-edge technologies and enjoy the freedom to choose the right tools and solutions for each challenge. Our engineers appreciate the modern tech stack and the autonomy to innovate without being boxed into outdated systems.

⚡ Lean & Efficient Culture

Say goodbye to endless meetings and bureaucratic red tape. We maintain a lean work mentality that keeps you focused on what you do best – building great software. Quick deployments, fast rollbacks, and a results-driven environment where your contributions are valued and visible.

🤝 Collaborate with Exceptional People

Join cross-skilled teams filled with smart people who are passionate about their craft. Our engineers highlight the quality of collaboration and the supportive, politics-free work culture built on honesty and integrity.

🏠 Flexible Work, Balanced Life

Enjoy remote working options, flexible hours, and hybrid arrangements that fit your lifestyle. With on-call that’s not 24/7 and perks like birthday leave, Takealot staff discounts, and free Mr D delivery, we make sure work enhances rather than dominates your life.

What You’ll Be Building

As a Senior Developer at Mr D, you’ll architect and develop systems that handle millions of transactions and solve complex technical challenges at scale. You’ll work on everything that fuels the Mr D experience with the freedom to explore new technologies and interesting patterns.

You’ll be designing and maintaining secure, scalable APIs, developing distributed backend systems with stateless architectures, and working with event streaming technologies. From containerized microservices to cloud-native solutions, you’ll be at the forefront of modern software engineering.

What We’re Looking For

🎓 Technical Foundation

We need someone with a thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals, object-oriented concepts, data structures, and algorithms. Your Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) should be backed by 5+ years of hands-on Software Development experience.

💻 Core Technical Skills

• Python & *nix expertise – You’re comfortable in Unix/Linux environments and passionate about Python development
• Distributed Systems – Experience developing distributed backend systems and stateless architectures
• API Design – Proven ability to design and maintain secure and scalable APIs
• Data & Streaming – Hands-on experience with event streaming, relational & non-relational datastores
• Cloud & Containers – Experience with containerization and cloud service providers

⭐ Nice-to-Have Experience

• AWS Cloud technologies for scalable, cloud-native solutions
• Version Control with GIT for collaborative development
• Database Technologies: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Elastic, Redis
• Event Streaming: Kafka for real-time data processing
• Orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes for container management

🚀 The Mr D Mindset

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with a passion for learning new skills and an appreciation for inventing and simplifying. You should love solving complex problems and have the drive to continuously improve both your craft and our systems.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

Join a company where leadership transparency flows from the CEO down, where your professional environment supports your growth, and where you’ll have plenty of interesting work to sink your teeth into.

Mr D isn’t just another tech job – it’s where senior developers come to do their best work, grow their careers, and build systems that matter.

Ready to take the next step in your engineering journey? Let’s talk. Mr D – Delivering more than just food. Delivering careers that matter.

Click here to apply

Mr D – Mid-Level Operations Associate

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us! 

Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!

• Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do 
• Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. 
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Takealot.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

This role reports to the Operations Manager for Grocery Operations for Mr D.

Your responsibilities will include:

Operational Support and Efficiency:

• Assist in managing day-to-day operations across various business verticals within MrD, contributing to smooth and efficient trade operations.
• Participate in the implementation and refinement of operational processes to boost trading efficiency on the MrD platform.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational processes, using data to inform and guide decisions.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Assist in the analysis of operational data to generate insights aimed at improving customer experience and operational workflows.
• Support in collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify performance bottlenecks and areas for improvement.

Teamwork and Development:

• Help manage and resolve payment transaction issues, contributing to a seamless customer transaction process.
• Assist in the investigation of order discrepancies and compile reports on operational challenges and customer feedback.
• Support the mentorship and development of junior operations team members, promoting a culture of growth and learning.

Emergency Management 

• • • Proactively manage operational emergencies and system failures, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. This includes being prepared to address emergencies during business hours after 5pm and during weekends, ensuring round-the-clock operational resilience.

 Attributes Required:

• Strong analytical ability supported by solid Excel skills, showcasing the capability to dissect data and derive meaningful insights.
• Ability to identify areas of improvement, indicating a proactive stance towards enhancing processes and outcomes.
• Enterprising spirit and ability to take ownership of tasks, reflecting a drive to innovate and lead initiatives.
• Willingness to buy into the requirements of a fast-paced start-up environment, with an understanding that peak activity may occur after traditional hours, highlighting flexibility and dedication.
• Ability to verbalize as well as visualize findings and results, emphasizing the importance of clear and effective communication, both verbally and through visual means.
• Strong team player, indicating the importance of collaboration and mutual support within a team setting.

 Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in commerce, engineering, finance or related field. 
• At least 3 years’ of experience in operations, particularly in e-commerce, logistics, supply chain, or a related fast-paced industry. 
• Experience in using data analytics to inform operational decisions and improvements.
• Proficiency in analyzing performance metrics to provide insights on operational aspects.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel 
• Knowledge of SQL or Python is advantageous.

Let’s talk about life @ Mr D

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
• No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
• Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on Prosus Academy and more.
• Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
• Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off – you deserve it. 
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere. 
• Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to). 

Like what you see? 

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference

Click here to apply

Mr D – Partner Onboarding Associate

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us! 

Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!

• Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do 
• Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. 
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Takealot.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance. 

This position reports to the Data Integration Manager of Mr D.

Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Onboard new restaurant partners
• Monitor restaurant and menu data within the operational platforms
• Execute the workflow according to set priorities and deadlines
• Ensure quality and accuracy of all data entries into the respective systems
• Ensure internal team quality KPIs are met
• Interact with partners to establish menu listing requirements
• Interact with Mr D account management representatives
• Ad Hoc team projects
• Make recommendations to improve processes and system enhancements
• Interact with the Takealot Delivery Network team regarding the coordination of go-live dates of new delivery hubs
• Engage via phone/chat/email to provide support to New Partners through the onboarding process.
• Support Partners with menu management and performance within the first 30 days of sign 

Attributes required:

• Attention to detail and accuracy in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to prioritize workloads
• Ability to work independently but also be a team player across teams
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office/ Excel and Google Sheets.
• Be project orientated
• Smart, hard-working, with demonstrable integrity
• Must be able to work in a fast pace environment
• Must have good communication skills and be fluent in English
• Must be able to work overtime when required

Qualifications:

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification (Not essential)
• A minimum 1 to 2 years in e-commerce or a similar role

Let’s talk about life @ Mr D

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
• No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
• Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on Prosus Academy and more.
• Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
• Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off – you deserve it. 
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere. 
• Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to). 

Like what you see? 

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference

Click here to apply

We wish you all the best with your applications