Senior Software Engineer

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site Upington environment

Growth opportunities and conferences

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Upington to design, develop, and deploy scalable software solutions powering core business operations. You will drive the full software lifecycle, from requirements and design to implementation and testing, while mentoring junior engineers and influencing direction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and contributing to architecture decisions in a growing renewable energy tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in computing.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, or Go.
• Experience with SQL databases and ORM frameworks.
• Solid understanding of design patterns, data structures and algorithms.
• Familiarity with Agile methods and Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust software applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, QA, and other developers to define requirements.
• Write clean, well-documented, thoroughly tested code.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve defects and production issues.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decisions for Upington.

Skills

Java

C#

Python

Go

SQL

ORM

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a technology leader in the renewable energy sector, is seeking an accomplished Senior Software Engineer to join their dedicated team in Upington . This role is essential for designing, developing, and deploying high-quality software solutions that power critical business operations. You will play a key part in the entire software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering and design to implementation and testing. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a passion for technology and a desire to contribute to impactful projects within a growing industry in the Northern Cape . You will have opportunities to mentor junior engineers and influence technical direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable, and maintainable software applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, QA engineers, and other developers, to define project requirements and deliver solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and production issues.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making processes to improve system design and performance in Upington .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or Go.
• Experience with database technologies (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and object-relational mapping (ORM) frameworks.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• On-site work environment fostering strong team collaboration and integration in Upington .
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and attending industry conferences.
• Contribute to cutting-edge projects in the sustainable energy sector.
• A supportive and team-oriented company culture in the heart of the Northern Cape .