Senior Software Developer – R1.2M Pa – Remote / Cape Town – Well-Funded Startup

E-Merge; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a remote developer to join a dynamic team in Cape Town. You will have the chance to build platforms from scratch with real ownership. Candidates should have 7-12+ years of experience, strong skills in TypeScript, NodeJS, and a background in consumer internet or fintech. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from R1.0m to R1.4m per annum.

Benefits

Remote-first setup

Real input and ownership in projects

Qualifications

• 7 to 12+ years of hands-on dev experience ideally in early-stage, product-driven teams.
• Solid exposure to TypeScript, NodeJS, NestJS.
• Experience in consumer internet, fintech, or global tech firms.

Responsibilities

• Build platforms that empower communities and tech that scales.
• Help shape architecture from the ground up.
• Ship products early and learn from outcomes.

Skills

TypeScript

NodeJS

NestJS

Problem-solving

Entrepreneurial spirit

Job description

Overview

We''re not building just another app we''re building platforms that empower communities, and tech that scales fast and delivers real-world impact.

We''re hunting for raw brilliance. If youre a developer who thrives in fast-moving startup environments, loves shipping product early (win or fail), and wants to help shape architecture from the ground up this one''s for you.

What Were Looking For

• 7 to 12+ years of hands-on dev experience ideally in early-stage, product-driven teams.
• You''re either an ex-founder , a serial startup builder , or just a damn good engineer who wants in early
• Youve worked long hours before not because you had to, but because you were obsessed with the product and the mission.
• Solid exposure to TypeScript, NodeJS, NestJS but culture fit and raw problem-solving matter more than specific tech
• Youve done time in consumer internet, fintech, or global tech firms and youve got the scars (or badges) to show for it
• You treat GitHub like a second brain show us what youve built
• Bonus points if you bring a touch of entrepreneurial spirit to the team

What Youll Get

• Join a tight-knit crew (
• A chance to build from scratch real input, real ownership
• Remote-first setup with strong ties to Cape Town

Reference Number for this position is GZ60671 which is a permanent REMOTE position offering a cost to company salary from R1.0m to R1.4m per annum