Software Engineer

MRI India; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Join our employee-led resource groups

Flex at MRI program – 16 extra hours

Volunteer time off – 16 hours

Employee referral rewards

Regional healthcare benefits

Parental Leave and support

PTO + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Work from anywhere for two weeks per ©

And more!

Job summary

MRI Software in Cape Town is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer Level 1 to help build, test, and maintain application components under guidance. The role emphasizes strong coding fundamentals, logical thinking, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI-enabled development practices.

You will work with .NET Core and Angular or assigned stack, write clean code, debug defects, and participate in Agile ceremonies.

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in object-oriented programming, data structures and problem solving.
• Proficiency in C#/.NET Core or a modern backend framework and REST APIs.
• Understanding of relational databases and version control (Git).
• Familiarity with Agile concepts and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain application features using .NET Core and Angular or assigned stack.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-structured code following best practices.
• Debug, test, and fix defects with focus on quality and performance.
• Participate in requirement discussions, sprint ceremonies, and Agile workflows.
• Collaborate with peers, leads, QA and cross-functional teams.
• Document code, APIs and module-level design details.
• Use AI-assisted tools to enhance productivity.
• Continuously learn and apply new technologies, frameworks, and standards.

Skills

OOP fundamentals

Data structures

Algorithms

Logical reasoning

Problem solving

C# /.NET Core

REST APIs

Git

Agile

Communication

Tools

CI/CD

Azure

Cloudflare

Job description

Role Overview

Software Engineer Level 1 is an entry-level engineering role focused on building, testing, and maintaining application components under guidance. The role requires strong coding fundamentals, logical thinking, and willingness to learn new technologies, including AI-enabled development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain application features using .NET Core and Angular or assigned tech stack.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-structured code following engineering best practices.
• Debug, test, and fix defects with attention to quality and performance.
• Participate in requirement discussions, sprint ceremonies, and Agile workflows.
• Collaborate with peers, leads, QA, and cross-functional teams effectively.
• Document code, APIs, and module-level design details.
• Use AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) responsibly to improve productivity.
• Continuously learn and apply new technologies, frameworks, and standards.

Required Skills

• Strong fundamentals in OOP, data structures, algorithms, logical reasoning, and problem solving.
• Good knowledge of C#/.NET Core, or another modern backend framework.
• Basic understanding of relational databases, REST APIs, and version control (Git).
• Understand database concepts and able to write sql queries with joins.
• Familiarity with Agile concepts (user stories, backlog, sprints).
• Good communication and team collaboration skills.
• Quick learner with a growth mindset.
• Awareness of AI tools and how they support coding, testing, and documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of unit testing (xUnit, JUnit, NUnit).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps basics.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (Azure/Cloudflare) is a plus.

About Us

From the day we opened our doors, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software that powers thriving communities and helps make the world a better place to live, work and play. Fulfilling that mission is only possible because of one thing: exceptional people. People like you! Our people-first approach to PropTech is defining a new industry standard for client experiences that, quite frankly, can’t be duplicated. Experiences that deliver real value every day. And we know those experiences begin with our people. We believe MRI is more than just a workplace; it’s a connected community of people who truly feel they belong. Whether we’re investing in employee resource groups or providing tailored resources for each person to reach their full potential, we’re passionate about creating a work environment that makes you excited to show up every single day. At MRI, one of our core values is to strive to amaze. From the intelligent solutions we create to the culture we cultivate, that’s our goal every day. Because that’s what industry leaders do. Whether you’re joining as a new Pride member or rejoining us after a short time away, your talent is vital to us, our partners and our clients. Amazing growth requires amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge? We know confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you! MRI is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, veteran status and more. We believe that Belonging is a direct result of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Those values are woven into the fabric of who we are and are foundational to our continued success. Come and see for yourself! At MRI, our company culture is more than a talking point – it’s what makes us shine! We value your hard work and encourage you to be your whole self while you do it. Passion, integrity, and inclusion mixed with a healthy dose of fun is what makes us the right fit for your next career move! We’re completely dedicated to making this the best job you’ve ever had! We want our teams to love working here, so we’ve created some incredible perks for you to enjoy:

Perks

• Join our employee-led resource groups to maximize your experience at work.
• Add 16 extra hours to your time off to shorten your workday as part of our Flex at MRI program.
• Utilize 16 hours of paid time to volunteer.
• Know great workers? Our generous employee referral scheme rewards you for bringing in talent.
• Enjoy peace of mind with our regional-specific healthcare benefits for you and your family.
• Big on family? So are we! Our Parental Leave and parental support perks allow you to grow your family comfortably as an MRI employee.
• Maintain a fantastic work-life balance with PTO days plus observed holidays.
• Further your professional development and growth with our tuition reimbursement offerings.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year.
• And more!

Now, take a glimpse into some of the fun we have here: MRI Software Instagram