Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer (FinTech)

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance bonuses

Health, dental and life insurance

Professional development budgets and/0

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to design, develop and deploy scalable fintech software across the stack. You will own critical components, build RESTful services, and guide best practices.

You will mentor junior engineers, participate in architectural discussions, and work with cutting-edge cloud and containerization tech to deliver secure solutions.

Qualifications

• Requires 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficient in multiple programming languages and frameworks with cloud experience.
• Strong communication and leadership in FinTech context.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, deploy and maintain full-stack software.
• Develop robust RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with product, design and engineering teams to implement features.
• Write clean, scalable code and follow best practices.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers; participate in code reviews.

Skills

Full-stack development

RESTful APIs

Mentoring

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

React

Angular

Spring Boot

Django

Express.js

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading FinTech innovator based in the bustling hub of Sandton, Gauteng , is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer. This critical role will involve designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and secure software solutions for our cutting-edge financial platforms. The ideal candidate possesses a deep expertise across the full software development lifecycle, from front-end implementation to back-end architecture and database management. You will be instrumental in driving technical innovation, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the highest standards of code quality and system performance. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on impactful projects within the dynamic financial technology sector in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software across the full stack, from user interface to back-end services and databases.
• Develop robust and scalable RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Implement and champion automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
• Mentor junior software engineers, providing guidance and technical leadership.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in software development and FinTech.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven expertise in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, C#) and frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Django, Express.js, React, Angular).
• Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in the FinTech industry is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, attractive bonuses, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance.
• We provide generous opportunities for professional development, including training budgets, certifications, and attendance at leading tech conferences.

The company fosters a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment that values continuous learning and growth.

This role is based in our state-of-the-art offices in Sandton, Gauteng , a premier business district with excellent amenities. We are committed to work-life balance and employee well-being.