Software Developer

MSA, The Safety Company; Cape Town, Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global safety company based in Cape Town is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to work on innovative IoT solutions. This role involves building cloud services, designing modular backend components, and collaborating within a hybrid team. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, strong programming skills in JavaScript/Node.js, and experience with AWS and SQL. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, effective communication, and delivering meaningful work that impacts safety across industries.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

21 days’ leave

Access to training and conferences

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience required.
• Strong programming skills required in JavaScript/Node.js.
• Solid understanding of Cloud fundamentals and Computer Networking.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building cloud-native services in an Agile team.
• Design and implement multi-platform backend components.
• Build AWS-first microservices and infrastructure.

Skills

JavaScript

Node.js

AWS

SQL

Linux

REST APIs

Computer Networking

HTML

CSS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Docker

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Overview

Safety io is expanding its mission into large-scale industrial IoT and fixed monitoring solutions, connecting HVAC‑R systems, gas‑detection hardware, and 3rd‑party OEM equipment into a unified, cloud‑driven platform. We build technology that powers real‑time monitoring, asset intelligence, automated compliance, and remote management for critical industrial environments across the world.

As part of MSA Safety – a global leader with more than a century of engineering excellence—our Johannesburg engineering team plays a key role in creating the next generation of connected safety and industrial IoT systems.

We operate from Johannesburg and Cape Town, collaborating daily with colleagues in Berlin, Germany and Cranberry, USA. Our South African engineering culture blends world‑class skill, bold problem‑solving, and the relentless ingenuity SA tech talent is known for.

If you want to work on technology that leaves a real impact - this is where you do it.

What We’re Looking For

We are searching for a hands‑on Cloud Software Engineer who is technically curious, user‑focused, and thrives in a modern product‑driven environment. You will help us build cloud services and IoT integration capabilities that power our Fixed Monitoring solutions - leveraging AWS, modern languages, and strong architectural thinking.

Your work will touch everything from device connectivity, scalable cloud APIs, data pipelines, system design, automation, and the tools that support high‑quality deployments across global industrial customers.

This is a role for someone who wants to build real products, work in a global team, and solve deep technical problems at scale.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a modern Agile engineering team building cloud‑native services
• Design and implement multi‑platform, modular backend components
• Build and maintain AWS‑first microservices, data flows, and infrastructure
• Develop capabilities that support cloud‑connected IoT devices and OEM integrations
• Collaborate with product, QA, and hardware teams to deliver high‑impact features
• Participate in architectural reviews, code reviews, and continuous improvement
• Ensure reliability, observability, and performance in production systems
• Contribute to internal tooling and automation to strengthen engineering velocity

Qualifications

The Person

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software/Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 2‑year professional experience
• Strong programming skills (JavaScript / Node.js)
• Understanding of cloud fundamentals, ideally AWS
• Solid understanding of Computer Networking, REST APIs, and distributed systems
• SQL experience (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Comfortable with Linux environments
• Familiar with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Bonus / Nice‑to‑Have

• Programming in C or C++ (helpful for device integrations)
• Angular or another modern frontend framework
• TypeScript
• Test‑driven development & CI/CD pipelines
• Cloud deployment technologies (AWS, Docker, Ansible, Terraform)
• Knowledge of industrial protocols (BACnet, Modbus, MQTT)
• IoT experience (hardware, embedded, or device‑to‑cloud comms)
• Mobile development (Android/iOS)

Soft Skills

• Team player with strong communication
• Self‑driven and reliable—able to take ownership and learn quickly
• Strong time management
• Fluent in English

Location

• Johannesburg‑based role (hybrid model)
• Willingness for occasional international travel

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working model
• 21 days’ leave
• A startup‑like environment backed by a global industry leader
• Meaningful work—your software powers systems that protect people and infrastructure
• Flat structure, modern Agile environment, and strong engineering culture
• World‑class offices and regular team events
• Access to conferences, training, and learning tools