Junior Developer (FinTech/Startup/Mobile Payments)

Black Pen Recruitment; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar technology company based in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Developer to innovate in solar and mobile technology solutions. The role offers a hybrid work model, a focus on output over effort, and an opportunity to grow your career through hands-on experience in a dynamic, youthful team. Candidates should have relevant engineering or computer science educational backgrounds and a passion for problem-solving. You'll work collaboratively in achieving impactful goals across Africa.

Benefits

Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 0–3 years in engineering/software development roles with cross-functional exposure.
• Demonstrated or expressed interest in commercial, operational, and technical areas.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation in solar and mobile technology solutions.
• Combine deep technical expertise with broad knowledge across technology ecosystem.

Skills

Technical leadership

Advanced software development

Systems thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Our client is an innovative pay-as-you-go solar startup. They make life better for everyday households in Africa where they build amazing tech to help bring access to energy, internet and opportunity to people who otherwise wouldn’t. Our client is a dynamic, hardworking team that values flexibility and focuses on results over office hours. They are resourceful and budget-conscious, whether they are traveling or working. They believe in resilience, self-reliance, and long-term sustainability. With our client your career growth is driven by your ambitions, from expanding your role to exploring new areas of the business.

Role Overview

As a Junior Developer, you'll combine deep technical expertise in one area with broad knowledge across our client’s entire technology ecosystem, driving innovation in solar and mobile technology solutions.

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Type: Full time/Permanent

Requirements

• 0–3 years in engineering/software development roles with cross-functional exposure
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (Electrical, Software, Mechanical)
• Demonstrated or expressed interest in commercial, operational, and technical areas

Skills

• Technical leadership
• Advanced software development
• Systems thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving

Skills you will develop

• Technical architecture
• Team mentoring
• Product development
• Innovation management

Life with our client

• Cape Town Base: Enjoy working in the beautiful Mother City, with offices conveniently located at the V&A Waterfront
• Output over Effort: They embrace flexibility with a hybrid model - spend at least half your time, you decide when
• Youthful & Energetic Team: Join a team of young, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking individuals who are driven by shared goals and a collaborative spirit.
• Diverse Skill Development: Broaden your expertise by working across operational, commercial, and technical domains, providing a holistic and challenging career path.

Why our client?

• Impact Across Africa: Make Life Better for the millions of underserved individuals in Africa, both from Cape Town and on frequent trips into our operating markets
• High-Calibre Collaboration: Work alongside exceptionally talented and like-minded individuals who are passionate about what they do.
• Accelerated Growth & Ownership: Gain significant autonomy and responsibility early in your career, allowing you to make a tangible impact and fast-track your professional development.
• Share in our client’s success: Participate in our Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you a direct stake in the company's growth and success.