Senior Software Engineer

Absa Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of financial technology, where you will engineer high-performance applications for FX trading. This role invites skilled software engineers to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability. You will be part of a team that embraces innovation and continuous improvement, working on exciting projects like AWS migration and cutting-edge technologies. If you're passionate about solving hard problems and making a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development with a focus on high-performance applications.
• Experience in designing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and document software according to requirements.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs ensuring scalability and performance.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and collaborate with team members.

Skills

C#

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Microservices Architecture

OOP Principles

Entity Framework

SOLID Design Principles

Domain-Driven Design

Test-Driven Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Git

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Build high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications & build capability in others to do the same. This includes but is not limited to applying critical thinking, design thinking and problem solving skills in an agile team environment to solve complex technical problems (Front End, Back End and Integration) with high quality solutions & leading all phases of the development lifecycle to deliver.

Job Description

At ABSA Digital Technology, we’re engineering the future of high-performance FX trading. We’re looking for skilled and passionate software engineersto join our high-performing team based in Cape Town and help shape the future of our FX Digital Platform.

Our applications—powering 14 internal teamsand soon expanding externally via our API Gateway—are built with C# (.NET Core & .NET Framework)and run on our internal platform. We also support three additional applications critical to our internal operations.

The Challenge? High Volume. Ultra-Low Latency. Mission-Critical Systems.

Our systems process millions of transactions daily, requiring extreme performance optimization, scalability, and reliability. We tackle complex engineering challenges, from microsecond-level latenciesto multi-region distributionand fault tolerance—all while maintaining rock-solid stability in a fast-moving FX market.

What’s Next? AWS Migration & Cutting-Edge Tech

We’re in the midst of a large-scale AWS migration, re-architecting our platforms for cloud-native scalability, resilience, and efficiency. If you thrive on solving hard problems in distributed computing, real-time processing, and event-driven architectures, this is the place for you.

We operate in an Agile, fast-paced environment, and we want developers who embrace performance-driven engineering, automation, and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to push the boundaries of financial technology, let’s talk.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development and Architecture:

• Design, code, test, debug, and document software according to functional requirements.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions.

CI/CD and Kubernetes:

• Oversee and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support efficient delivery processes.
• Implement and manage Kubernetes-based deployments for containerized applications.

Agile Practices:

• Participate in scrum and agile ceremonies, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Work with team members to ensure sprint goals and deliverables are met with high quality.

Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting:

• Analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Employ strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with team members and end-users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to stakeholders at all levels.

On-Call Support:

• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure system reliability and uptime.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues before they impact users.

Continuous Learning and Industry Awareness:

• Keep abreast of technical and industry developments, applying new methodologies and technologies where appropriate.

Key Requirements:

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in software development and technical collaboration.
• Tertiary education in Computer Science or a related field.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in designing and developing RESTful APIs (4+ years).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (2+ years) and Kubernetes (2+ years).
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture.
• Expertise in C# technology and OOP principles.
• Familiarity with ORM frameworks such as Entity Framework.

Design and Development Principles:

• Solid understanding of SOLID design principles and design patterns.
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) experience (advantageous).

Version Control:

• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (e.g., Git).

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable to working with new methodologies and technologies.
• Proactive and demonstrates strong ownership within collaborative teams.

Expectations:

• Take ownership of technical decisions and system design.
• Exhibit a proactive approach and a strong sense of accountability.
• Contribute to team growth and technical innovation.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborate with team members in designing and building cutting-edge solutions.
• Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented team based in Cape Town

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised