Assoc Software Engineer

ACI Worldwide; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payments technology company in Cape Town is seeking an Associate Software Engineer. The role involves collaborating with team members to design and develop innovative software solutions while utilizing programming skills in Java and Python. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a strong willingness to learn. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience coding with an object-oriented programming language.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and solve problems.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to design, develop, and deliver software solutions.
• Work as part of a small, agile team.
• Implement solutions to problems.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Java

Python

Collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Powering the world’s payments ecosystem

ACI powers the payments ecosystem – globally, and you power ACI. You’ll innovate, collaborate, and grow – in an energetic technology culture with decades of proven success. ACIers – in all roles and levels – are truly your colleagues and many are your friends. Our size and reach allow you to see the global impact of your work. You are visible, your talents are valued, and you are empowered to shape the future of payments.

As an Associate Software Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa you will join a diverse, passionate team, dedicated to powering the world’s payments ecosystem!

The purpose of the Associate Software Engineer is:

Participates in planning, designing, developing and testing software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products.

A typical day at ACI for an Associate Software Engineer is:

• Collaborate with team members and various stakeholders to design, develop, test and deliver software solutions.
• Work as part of a small, agile team.
• Find and implement solutions to problems.
• Exhibits good technical and business judgement and thorough understanding of how customers use the product when dealing with product requirements, complex design issues, trade-offs, etc.
• Mentor and be mentored by others.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience needed to succeed in this role:

• Higher education (Bachelor's degree) in computer science or related field.
• Experience coding with an object-oriented programming language. We use primarily Java and Python but believe that software developers need to be flexible and able to upskill on new languages and tools quickly.
• Willingness to learn, both old and new technologies and to solve problems.
• An attitude to take on challenges.
• Able to collaborate with a highly collaborative team.
• Good oral and written communication skills are required, including ability to interface well with others.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure are required.
• Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously is required.
• Should be self‑motivated and capable of working independently

Core Capabilities:

• Ensure Accountability: holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Results: consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Customer Focus: building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
• Cultivate Innovation: creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Collaborates: building partnerships and working collaboratively with others.
• Courage: stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in South Africa on a full‑time basis. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visa status or work permit now or in the future.

In return for your expertise, we offer opportunities for growth, career development, and a competitive compensation and benefits package—all within an innovative and collaborative work environment.

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Job seekers should be aware of ongoing recruitment scams where individuals or organizations impersonate legitimate companies to offer fake job opportunities. These scams often involve requests for personal information, payments, or interviews through unofficial channels. Please be cautious and verify any communications claiming to be from our company (www.aciworldwide.com @aciworldwide.com). The ACI Worldwide recruitment team will always follow official channels and will never request payment.

Are you ready to help us transform the payments ecosystem? To learn more about ACI Worldwide, visit our web site at www.aciworldwide.com

ACI Worldwide is an AA/EEO employer in the United States, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and an EEO employer globally.