Senior Software Engineer

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate requirements into scalable tech, and contribute to architecture decisions.

You will mentor engineers, drive best practices, and work with a remote team committed to delivering exceptional software products. A strong background in scalable systems and clean code is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
• Strong understanding of development methodologies and engineering best practices
• Experience designing and building scalable software solutions
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment
• Passion for clean code, continuous learning, and technical excellence
• Experience mentoring developers and contributing to team growth

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Architect and implement robust, maintainable, and efficient applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges
• Drive engineering best practices, coding standards, and software quality initiatives
• Mentor and support junior developers and fellow engineers
• Participate in technical planning and architecture discussions; contribute to process improvements
• Work closely with a remote team delivering exceptional software products

Skills

Years of experience

Software design

Architectural skills

Debugging

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Clean code

Continuous learning

Education

BSc in related field

Job description

Job Description:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Architect and implement robust, maintainable, and efficient applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges
• Drive engineering best practices, coding standards, and software quality initiatives
• Mentor and support junior developers and fellow engineers
• Participate in technical planning and architecture discussionsContribute to continuous improvement across development processes and technology adoption
• Work closely with a remote team committed to delivering exceptional software products

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Software Engineer
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and engineering best practices
• Experience designing and building scalable software solutions
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative engineering environment
• Passion for clean code, continuous learning, and technical excellence
• Experience mentoring developers and contributing to team growth

Qualification:

• A BSc in a related field will be highly beneficial