Senior Software Engineer

Hire Resolve; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software solutions for their SaaS applications. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and experience with modern development frameworks. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with front-end (Vue.js, React, Angular) and back-end (Symfony, FastAPI, Django, Node.js) frameworks.
• Proficiency with SQL / NoSQL databases and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain SaaS applications; conduct code reviews and testing.
• Contribute to SaaS platform architecture; ensure scalability and maintainability.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks; optimize code and database queries.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Bitbucket Pipelines

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Software Engineer who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for the client's SaaS applications.

This role requires strong technical expertise in software development, performance optimization, security, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The Software Engineer will contribute to architectural decisions, ensure compliance with industry standards, and deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities :

1. Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain SaaS applications; conduct code reviews and testing; implement new features; develop automated tests.
2. Architecture & Design: Contribute to SaaS platform architecture; ensure scalability and maintainability; collaborate on technical solutions.
3. Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks; optimize code and database queries; implement caching.
4. Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices; conduct security assessments; perform security code reviews.
5. Collaboration & Agile Development: Work with product managers and designers; communicate project status.
6. Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Stay updated on industry trends.

Minimum Requirements :

1. 4-5 years of professional software development experience.
2. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
3. Experience with front-end (Vue.js, React, Angular) and back-end (Symfony, FastAPI, Django, Node.js) frameworks.
4. Proficiency with SQL / NoSQL databases and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
5. Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
6. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred :

• Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Developer, Google Professional Cloud Developer).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI / CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency in optimizing legacy code.

Benefits :

Competitive salary based on experience.

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [email address].

You can also connect with Daniel on LinkedIn or contact Hire Resolve. If you meet the above requirements, we will contact you within 3 working days.