Full Stack Engineer

Absa Group; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Full Stack developer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in Scala, Spark, and Python, combined with strong experience in AWS backend services. Responsibilities include designing scalable backend systems, optimizing data workflows, and collaborating with front-end developers. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in a prestigious organization.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Scala, Spark, or/and Python.
• Strong experience with AWS backend services.
• Solid understanding of backend development principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Scala, Spark, and Python.
• Build and optimize data pipelines and processing workflows.
• Integrate and manage AWS backend services.

Skills

Scala

Spark

Python

AWS backend services

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Serverless architectures

Conceptual thinking

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

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.

My Career Development Portal: You are Absa. You are possibility.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and intellectually curious developer (ideally Full Stack) to join our dynamic team. This role requires a strong foundation in backend development, cloud services, and data processing technologies. The ideal candidate is a conceptual thinker who thrives in solving complex problems and building scalable solutions.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Scala, Spark, and Python

• Build and optimize data pipelines and processing workflows

• Integrate and manage AWS backend services (e.g., Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, ECR + ECS, etc.)

• Collaborate with front-end developers and other stakeholders to deliver full-stack solutions

• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decision-making

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

• Troubleshoot and debug applications across the stack

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Scala, Spark, or/and Python

• Strong experience with AWS backend services

• Solid understanding of backend development principles and best practices

• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and serverless architectures

• Ability to think conceptually and solve abstract problems

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Knowledge of containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (e.g. Terraform)

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology