Software Engineer II

Entersekt; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital banking security is seeking a Software Engineer II to enhance innovative solutions within their Signal Processing team. The role involves developing scalable microservices, collaborating with engineers, and contributing to fraud detection systems. Ideal candidates are problem solvers with strong technical skills in Golang and cloud technologies, eager to grow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Remote work

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software development using Golang.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable microservices processing large data volumes.
• Collaborate on data processing pipeline design and implementation.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Golang

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

AWS Kinesis

Job description

Why Entersekt

Founded over 16 years ago, with more recent investments from Accel-KKR, Entersekt is a leader in digital banking fraud prevention and payment security, including mobile authentication, mobile app security, and 3-D Secure authentication for issuers, acquirers and payment networks. We offer highly scalable products with a track record of success across multiple continents.

Entersekt enables secure digital transactions for leading financial institutions globally. We exist to create a world where everyone can transact digitally without fear or compromise. Currently, we protect the digital transactions of over 210 million active users on our platform and hold 120 active patents that recognize innovation in digital security, payments, and user experience. Entersekt offers customers secure authentication and digital payments experiences that remove unnecessary friction. Entersekt has a diverse product portfolio and aggressive roadmap that positions the company well to sustain competitive advantage as it expands globally with emphasis on North America and European markets.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a curious and motivated software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working in a collaborative, agile environment. You should be eager to expand your technical knowledge, work with modern cloud-based solutions, and contribute to scalable, secure software that supports critical authentication and fraud detection processes.

The Role

As a Software Engineer II, you'll contribute to building and enhancing the solutions developed by the Signal Processing team, which play a key role in Entersekt's innovation pipeline. This team processes large volumes of data to improve authentication and fraud detection systems.

You'll work closely with experienced engineers, data scientists, and DevOps professionals, helping to develop secure, scalable microservices. While technical leadership isn't required at this level, you'll have opportunities to expand your expertise and grow within the team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable microservices that process large volumes of data in real time.
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of data processing pipelines, integrating with AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Contribute to the development of machine learning workflows, supporting fraud detection and authentication solutions.
• Work alongside DevOps engineers to deploy and scale microservices in cloud environments.
• Participate in code reviews, agile ceremonies, and technical discussions, ensuring high-quality and maintainable code.
• Support architectural improvements to optimize performance, security, and scalability.
  
  

Skills and Experience

Successful candidates for this role will generally possess the following qualifications and skills:

• 3+ years of experience in software development using Golang.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), including services like Lambda, DynamoDB, and S3.
• Familiarity with large-scale data processing technologies, such as Apache Kafka or AWS Kinesis.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Basic understanding of machine learning workflows and their integration into production systems (advantageous but not required).
• Knowledge of software architecture principles, with experience working in microservices-based environments.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies like Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience writing and maintaining automated tests to ensure software stability.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but relevant experience is highly valued.
  
  

Personality Attributes

• Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for finding creative solutions.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn from senior engineers.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with team members.
• A drive for innovation and continuous improvement.
  
  

We place a lot of value on how we treat prospective employees and appreciate the time and effort that goes into job hunting. That is why we aim to keep the hiring process as quick and seamless as possible while ensuring the best possible fit for both you and the company.

Working at Entersekt is truly a dream. You get exposed to cutting-edge technology, colleagues who are leaders in their fields, and an awesome working environment that includes flexible hours, remote work, and plenty of growth opportunities.

Apply for this position by following the "apply now" tab and or viewing our other roles at Entersekt Careers page.