Senior Software Engineer

Air; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven logistics organization in Cape Town is seeking a Software Engineer to troubleshoot and deliver production-ready code. The ideal candidate will have experience in Java and Python and a passion for customer solutions. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave, and health perks. Join a company committed to transforming the logistics industry through innovative technology.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Health and wellbeing benefits

Pension contributions

Cycle-to-work and EV schemes

Free breakfast and local discounts

Regular social activities

Qualifications

• Experience with the tech stack, or similar, is necessary.
• Passionate about delivering customer solutions with maintainable code.
• Experience in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex software issues.
• Deliver production-ready code following agile practices.
• Mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Experience with Java and Python

Collaboration skills

Understanding of web development practices

Familiarity with CI/CD

Job description

Overview

Software Engineer

This role is part of a fast-growing technology-driven logistics organisation with offices in the UK and South Africa. The business is focused on using smart allocation and innovative technology to transform customer experience, reduce costs, and improve environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and solve complex software issues to help scale and future-proof the business.
• Deliver production-ready, logical, and pragmatic code following agile best practices.
• Communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, managing blockers and solving problems.
• Champion improvements in testing techniques and frameworks to achieve quality goals.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues.

Tech Environment

• Cloud-first (AWS)
• Backend: Java with Spring, Python
• Frontend: JavaScript with Vue.js
• Some projects using TypeScript
• Legacy PHP stack being phased out

Candidate Profile

• Experience with the above tech stack, or similar, and keen to learn new technologies.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding customer solutions with maintainable code.
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience delivering against key projects.
• Understanding of web development practices and tools; e-commerce experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with software architecture patterns, database optimisation, scalability, and deployment.
• Practical experience with CI / CD, QA, and agile environments.
• Bias to action with the ability to deliver quality work quickly.
• Based in the UK and able to commute to offices in London at least 3 days per week.
• Not able to provide visa sponsorship.
• Strong alignment with company values and a desire to make an impact.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, Christmas Eve, and additional long-service perks (up to 30 days)
• Health and wellbeing benefits including in-house gym, medical cover, and enhanced sick pay
• Pension contributions (employee 5%, employer 3%)
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Cycle-to-work and EV schemes, plus office showers
• Free breakfast, barista service, and local discounts
• Regular social activities and team events
• Quarterly performance awards and annual recognition prizes
• Opportunity to work in an innovative, disruptive technology company

Company Values

Have fun, get it done

Progress over perfection