Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Pixibo is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. This role is suited for junior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

We're looking for a junior developer with around 1+ years of experience, enthusiastic about building frontend websites, html widgets and APIs to support a fast-moving team for consumer-facing products. In this role, you will have an opportunity to work on exciting product(s) where speed of delivery is essential for success. The main tools you'll work with centre around the TypeScript/Node/React ecosystem and AWS Cloud Platform.

What you'll need:
* Basic understanding of Web development stacks: HTML, CSS, JS, React (or React Native), flux / redux, REST API, Heroku, Git, OAuth.
* Basic knowledge of Android Natives or iOS (optional)
* Good to have: AWS Cloud Platform.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
* Ability to work effectively with customers and co-workers.

Degree or equivalent in experience.

WhyPixibo?
* Interesting, challenging work + a friendly, inclusive culture
* A generous vacation policy
* Light-filled, dog-friendly and human-friendly office
* Health benefits
* Regular team-building events
Excited yet? Here's more about us … visit our website www.wearepixibo.com

Who we are:

Pixibohas established a category leadership position here in Asia with large prestigious clients across South East Asia and also in Europe. We work with Zalora in Singapore, FashionValet in Malaysia, MAP in Indonesia, Shinsegae in South Korea to name a few.

Our flagship product, Find Your Fit, is an intelligent size and fit advisor that transforms the conventional brand size chart into real-time, actionable, size advice personalised for every shopper, for every SKU.Pixibohelps leading online fashion retailers to substantially increase their Conversion Rates, increase Average Order Values and start them on a journey to reducing their return rates. We are also rolling out an in-store solution that provides a contactless way for shoppers to find the right size without using the fitting room, given the shopper concerns in a post-Covid world.

Our team is a quirky and diverse crew that has one thing in common: our love for challenges. Every day, we work across desks, departments and even oceans to reach our goals, and delight our customers. If you're passionate about helping everyone see what matters, you're just our type.

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Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Pixibo

Pixibo is a company in the Design industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.

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