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Next Generation Software Engineer

Cloud Bridge Tech Recruitment

Gauteng

Hybrid

ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Software Engineer/Developer in Gauteng, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in software development, expertise in full stack development with PHP (Laravel), and strong collaboration skills. This role includes designing software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing internal workflows. The company offers competitive benefits including 25 days of paid time off and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

25 Days Paid Time-off
Birthday Leave
Company Bonus Scheme
Flexible Working
Early Friday Finish (Monthly)
Company Laptop and Peripherals
Company Sabbatical Scheme
Personalised Training & Development Plan
Annual Wellness Allowance
Company Events
Wellbeing support
Mental Health Champions
Calm app subscription

Qualifications

  • 7+ years' experience in software development/engineering.
  • Full stack developer with strong experience in PHP (Laravel).
  • Proficiency with next-generation AI-driven development tools.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement software systems for internal workflows.
  • Collaborate with teams to align software with customer goals.
  • Translate user feedback into technical solutions.

Skills

Software development
Full stack development
Collaboration skills
API development
Automated testing
HTML and CSS
Git Hub
AWS cloud services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PHP (Laravel)
Git Hub Co Pilot
AWS Code Pipeline
Jira
Job description

Recognised as AWS's Rising Star Partner of the Year for in EMEA and in the UK, we're expanding globally with new offices in Australia, South Africa, Singapore and Dubai, a strong presence in the Philippines, and our HQ in the UK.

If you're ready to join a high-growth AWS partner and take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you.

At Cloud Bridge, we are one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic AWS partners, transforming how businesses leverage AWS cloud services.

We specialise in cloud consultancy, managed services, cloud governance, Fin Ops, and AI / ML to help organisations unlock the full potential of AWS.

Recognised as AWS's Rising Star Partner of the Year for in EMEA and in the UK, we're expanding globally with new offices in Australia, South Africa, Singapore and Dubai, a strong presence in the Philippines, and our HQ in the UK.

We've managed hundreds of cloud migrations, architectural projects, cost optimisations, and support services for a diverse range of customers, from start-ups to public sector organisations.

As an AWS Premier Partner, we enhance IT experiences for clients across various sectors.

If you're ready to make a difference and join an exciting journey with Cloud Bridge and AWS, we want to hear from you.

We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer / Developer – someone with both the technical skill to code with precision and the intuitive sense to sync with user needs and team energy.

This role blends software design, system optimisation, and a shaping tools that resonate with both internal teams and external customers.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll use next-generation AI-driven tools combined with traditional software development experience to design and build software that increases efficiency across Cloud Bridge's operations while ensuring products align with client requirements and expectations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design develop and implement software systems to automate and optimise internal workflows and enhance customer experience.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, UI / UX, Dev Ops) to ensure software aligns with customer goals and organisational needs.
  • Translate user feedback and business requirements into technical solutions that deliver real value.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code across various projects.
  • Lead or contribute to architecture decisions, code reviews, and agile planning sessions.
  • Continuously research and evaluate emerging technologies for potential integration.
Required Experience & Skills
  • 7+ years' experience in software development / engineering, ideally in a fast-paced tech environment.
  • Full stack developer with strong experience in modern front-end and back-end programming languages and frameworks : PHP (Laravel)
  • Proficiency in next-generation AI driven software development tools such as : Git Hub Co Pilot, Windsurf, Cursor, Replit, Kiro or similar.
  • Strong grasp of software design, API development, working with RESTful APIs and 3rd party integrations.
  • Good knowledge of automated testing, unit and feature testing.
  • Good knowledge of HTML and CSS.
  • Experience using version control systems such as Git Hub and project management tools such as Jira and Kanban tracking.
  • Experience of CI / CD pipelines such as : Git Hub actions, AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build.
  • Knowledge of AWS cloud services and SDKs.
  • Excellent collaboration skills and a sense of empathy—for users, teammates, and the codebase.
  • Ability to balance technical rigor with creative experimentation.
  • An instinct for "flow"—you understand when a product or process isn't clicking and know how to realign it.
  • Nice to Have Experience with Laravel Filament, Java Script (Vue) and Python.
  • Experience in building multi-tenant customer portals, internal tools or process automation platforms.
  • Familiarity with customer‑centric design principles.
  • A side project or open‑source contribution that shows off your coding style.
Benefits Overview
  • 25 Days Paid Time‑off
  • Birthday Leave
  • Company Bonus Scheme
  • Flexible Working
  • Early Friday Finish (Monthly)
  • Company Laptop and Peripherals
  • Company Sabbatical Scheme
  • Personalised Training & Development Plan
  • Annual Wellness Allowance
  • Company Events
  • Wellbeing support
  • Mental Health Champions
  • Calm app subscription #J Ljbffr
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