AI-Driven Principal Software Engineer (FinTech)

IQbusiness South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

iqbusiness invites a Principal Software Engineer to join its Technology Division. This hands-on, high-impact role drives architecture decisions, secures scalable software, and delivers client-focused solutions for top wealth and asset management firms globally.

The ideal candidate thrives in a regulated fintech environment, champions secure development practices, and embraces AI-assisted engineering to improve delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• Extensive software engineering experience at senior levels (Senior/Staff/Lead/Principal).
• Proven track record delivering production-ready software from ambiguous requirements to adoption.
• Hands-on experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Node.js and SQL databases.
• Cloud experience with AWS or similar platforms.

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript

React

Node.js

SQL

Relational databases

AWS

Software architecture

Observability

Production troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Delivery excellence

Security & compliance

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

N/A

Job description

iqbusiness invites a Principal Software Engineer to join its Technology Division. This hands-on, high-impact role drives architecture decisions, secures scalable software, and delivers client-focused solutions for top wealth and asset management firms globally.

The ideal candidate thrives in a regulated fintech environment, champions secure development practices, and embraces AI-assisted engineering to improve delivery and quality.