Developpeur Informatique jobs in South Africa

Work alongside our innovative team based in Auckland, New Zealand! We are seeking talented individuals excited about the opportunity to learn, expand their skillset and support our company in its evolution to a Rust code base.

We welcome applications from both individuals located internationally seeking remote engagements, or those looking to relocate to Auckland, New Zealand.

This listing is for applications for those interested in remote engagements, however if you wish to express interest in relocating to New Zealand, please apply via any of our Move to New Zealand listings.

While most of our team works within the New Zealand timezone, international remote applicants are welcome. There’s minimal requirement for crossover hours with the NZ work day, though some flexibility may be needed depending on project needs. This can be discussed and agreed upon later within our recruitment process.

As a Senior Software Developer in our core delivery team, you'll help craft interesting, challenging systems that are beyond routine feature work, alongside a team of highly skilled peers who value software craftsmanship and autonomy.

You’ll work in an environment that prioritises technical excellence, curiosity, and forward-thinking design. We are looking for someone who is excited by emerging technologies and wants to make a tangible difference in the way people interact with digital systems.

We offer a culture built on trust, continuous learning, and meaningful impact. You'll join a team that values integrity over ego, and clarity over complexity.

If you are ready to work on real problems with real impact, and help lay the groundwork for what comes next - we would like to hear from you.

• Active participation in all aspects of software solution design, including code structure, deployment architecture, DevOps, automated testing and integration of third party systems in line with our technical strategies.
• Collaborating with client stakeholders and with fellow Propellerhead Developers, Analysts, and Solution Architects, to create a shared understanding of the solution design and roadmap delivery in line with agreed budgets.
• Constructing software at every layer of the stack, from user interfaces, back end services, data repositories, interoperability, infrastructure-as-code, deployment pipelines, automated testing and system monitoring.
• Providing second-line support of the systems you build and actively seeking ways to keep your software secure, performant and reliable.
• Passing on your learning of new technologies or techniques to the broader organisation as part of our knowledge sharing programme.
• As a core team member you will be responsible for directing the development approach and reviewing components delivered by implementation partners to ensure quality measures such as security, reliability, maintainability, performance and functional fit for purpose.
• Actively moving forward the evolution of our code base from C# to Rust.

• 7+ years experience as a Software Developer, including experience working with enterprise-level complexity.
• You must have proficiency in TypeScript and at least one modern web application framework, preferably React.
• Must have experience in C# and up-to-date .NET frameworks to the extent you can maintain some existing code.
• Hands-on experience deploying to Azure and/or AWS, including participation in building CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform.
• You must have experience with asynchronous services and/or stream processing.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container-based deployments.
• Some experience with Rust is desirable. You will be moving heavily towards this programming language with us.
• Previous experience with Go or C++, is a bonus.
• We are particularly looking for developers with experience or demonstrable interest in any of the following: digital identity, verifiable credentials, open banking, AI agent authorization, edge or device-based software deployment.
• Experience using techniques such as user stories to express the work to be done as business outcomes.
• You can produce clear and concise design documents.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills to translate between requirements and technical tasks.
• Remote candidates: Able to demonstrate a reliable work setup, including a high-quality camera, and stable high-speed internet connection, to ensure consistent and quality involvement in virtual meetings.

Propellerhead is a leading software services company that designs, delivers, and maintains large-scale, custom-built digital platforms across a range of technologies. We place emphasis on producing technology which is meaningful, has value, and can make a difference in the world. We foster long lasting and trusting relationships with all our clients, and we have worked with a diverse range of commercial, non-profit, and government organisations over our 20 years in the market.

We build software by structuring solutions in a product-centric manner and focusing on continuously delivering improvements from a backlog of features. These features are taken from real stakeholder needs linked to clear objectives. As a result, our digital platforms are a mixture of custom components and external services which produce a powerful and engaging experience when combined.

• Contribute to interesting, diverse, and commercially minded work for well-respected clients.
• Join a Developer-led organisation full of world-class colleagues.
• Join a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Fortnightly Developer knowledge sharing session.
• Work from the comfort of your home.
• Propellerhead is an equal opportunity workplace which is free from discrimination.

Please note - only applications with a cover letter will be reviewed.

It's very important to us that you include a cover letter with your application - it's your chance to tell us more about who you are and what you value. While we love AI and all its wonders, we kindly ask that you refrain from using it in your application. We're excited to learn about your unique experiences and ideas, so please apply as your authentic self!

Candidates that progress may be asked to agree to a police background check, credit history check, other assessments and provide evidence of qualifications.

Learn more about our company here.