TypeScript Developer

Location: Remote (Cape Town or Johannesburg)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: SaaS | Utilities | Cloud Integration

Waters Edge Solutions is hiring a highly technical and solutions-oriented German-Speaking Type Script Developer to join a forward-thinking software team supporting projects across the utilities sector. This is an opportunity to work on deep interface implementations using AWS and Type Script, while collaborating with an international team and leveraging a cutting-edge tech stack.

About the Role
You’ll work with a 360° integration platform (XRM) to implement Lambda functions, configure AWS environments, and manage complex bidirectional mappings between systems. This role requires a strong foundation in Type Script, AWS Lambda, and interface-based architectures. Conversational German skills are required to support collaboration with German-speaking teams and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement AWS Lambda functions using JavaScript/Type Script based on interface specifications

• Manage deep data structure mappings between inbound and outbound source/target systems

• Work with defined interfaces (OpenAPI, SOAP) using object-oriented design

• Support observability and monitoring by integrating tools such as Data Dog or New Relic

• Configure infrastructure using Terraform and AWS-native tools

• Forward monitoring alerts from code to services like Watchdog for observability

• Contribute to backend and frontend components depending on project requirements

• Collaborate cross-functionally with global developers and system architects

What You’ll Bring

• Several years of hands-on experience in Type Script development (frontend or backend frameworks)

• Proven experience with AWS Lambda development (Node.js preferred)

• Knowledge of OpenAPI and SOAP interface design and implementation

• Strong object-oriented programming skills and familiarity with interface-driven architecture

• Experience in payload transformation between complex data structures

• Conversational German proficiency (reading, writing, and verbal)

Nice to Have

• Experience using observability tools (Data Dog, New Relic)

• Familiarity with AWS configuration via Terraform

• General understanding of interface and API implementation in distributed systems

• Exposure to SAP backend integration or SAP Cloud Platform (advantageous)

What’s On Offer

• Work with a modern tech stack including AWS, Terraform, and bun

• Dynamic projects in the utilities sector with complex integration requirements

• Hybrid of startup energy and enterprise support—offering both innovation and stability

• High-impact technical work with continuous personal and career development

• Friendly, collaborative team with a strong engineering culture

Company Culture
At Waters Edge Solutions, we connect skilled engineers with fast-scaling companies that value innovation, autonomy, and cross-border collaboration. Expect a work environment where you’ll be challenged, supported, and encouraged to grow—both technically and professionally.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.