Senior Software Developer

Pepkor Payments & Lending; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer in Cape Town. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain innovative software solutions, whilst mentoring junior developers and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will troubleshoot complex issues and contribute to system performance improvements. The ideal candidate has a passion for technology and is adept at driving innovation through high-quality software delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing high-quality software solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Ability to mentor junior developers and guide teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement software solutions that meet business needs.
• Mentor junior developers and facilitate design sessions.
• Document technical requirements for knowledge sharing.

Skills

Software Development

System Performance Improvement

Mentoring

Technical Leadership

Collaboration

Agile Methodologies

Test Automation

Innovation

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Software Developer to join our dynamic Technology team. This role is a critical part of our software delivery function, where you will design, develop, maintain, and support innovative software solutions that drive our business strategies and priorities. You will be at the forefront of solving complex challenges, improving system performance, and mentoring fellow developers while collaborating with multiple stakeholders across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Software Development:
  • Implement high-quality software solutions that meet business needs
  • Improve existing systems and optimise code for innovation and performance
  • Troubleshoot and debug large codebases, ensuring root causes are addressed effectively
• Technical Leadership:
  • Mentor and guide junior developers
  • Facilitate technical design sessions and ensure best practices are followed
  • Provide technical input into test plans and drive unit testing accuracy and automation
• Collaboration & Documentation:
  • Partner with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and IT Operations
  • Document technical requirements and processes for knowledge sharing
  • Participate actively in agile ceremonies and cross-functional team discussions
• Innovation:
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and implement innovative solutions
  • Contribute as a subject matter expert in technology forums