Software Engineer

Algojobs; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-oriented company in Cape Town is looking for experienced software developers to join their team. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of software development experience, a strong foundation in algorithms and system design, and a collaborative mindset. You'll work in a dynamic environment focused on modern methodologies like domain-driven design and clean code. Excellent benefits and a commitment to professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Medical Aid and Provident Fund

Fitness club fee reimbursements

Mental Health and Wellness Benefit

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software development.
• Solid foundations in computer science and software engineering.
• Understanding of test-driven development.
• Knowledge of domain-driven design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to solving large, complex problems by building elegant solutions.
• Collaborate closely with teammates and stakeholders.
• Apply knowledge of domain-driven design and architectural principles.
• Continuously improve how we work and raise the bar.

Skills

Software development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Computer Science degree

Tools

MySQL

Vue.js

Job description

is the world's leading commerce partnership marketing platform, transforming the way businesses grow by enabling them to discover, manage, and scale partnerships across the entire customer journey.

From affiliates and influencers to content publishers, brand ambassadors, and customer advocates, empowers brands to drive trusted, performance-based growth through authentic relationships.

Its award-winning products—Performance (affiliate), Creator (influencer), and Advocate (customer referral)—unify every type of partner into one integrated platform.

As consumers increasingly rely on recommendations from people and communities they trust, helps brands show up where it matters most.

Today, over 5, global brands, including Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L'Oréal, and Fanatics, rely on to power more than , partnerships that deliver measurable business results.

This is not a "business as usual" engineering role.

We're delivering functionality that changes the core of the business, while replacing a legacy monolith with a modern modular monolith — or individual services where it makes sense.

While doing this, we strive to apply best-of-breed technologies and leading-edge methodologies.

We're looking for someone who's curious and eager to grow.

Someone who wants to challenge the status quo, deepen their skills in modern software engineering, and thrive in an environment where experimentation, collaboration, and continuous improvement is a part of daily life.

What You'll Do:

Contribute to solving large, complex problems by building simple, elegant solutions.

Collaborate closely with teammates and stakeholders across product, sales, and operations.

Be an active part of our architectural journey : from legacy monolith to modular monolith and event-driven systems.

Apply and grow your knowledge of domain-driven design, hexagonal architecture, test-driven development, and clean code.

Use object-oriented and functional programming concepts appropriately.

Learn from senior colleagues, while steadily increasing your scope of ownership.

Continuously improve how we work, experimenting with new ideas and raising the bar with the team.

What You Bring:

Solid foundations in computer science and software engineering (algorithms, data structures, system design, agile approaches).

4 + years' experience in software development.

Interest in, or hands-on experience with, domain-driven design (strategic & tactical).

Familiarity with hexagonal / ports-and-adapters architecture.

Experience with object-oriented and functional programming concepts.

Passion for writing clean, simple, and readable code.

Understanding of test-driven development and eagerness to grow in this area.

Exposure to or interest in event-driven architectures.

A collaborative mindset : you're a team player who values collective ownership and close cooperation across disciplines.

Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to learn and explain complex ideas.

Above all :

curiosity, drive, and a desire to continuously improve — both yourself and the way the team builds software.

Our stack :

Persistence : MySQL

Frontend : Vue.js (though deep frontend expertise is not required)

Architecture : Modular Monolith (evolving from legacy monolith), Hexagonal Architecture, Domain-Driven Design, Event-Driven Systems

Our methodologies : We strive for continuous improvement and use proven engineering practices : Domain-Driven Design (strategic & tactical) Trunk-Based Development & Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery and frequent production deployments Test-Driven Development – when and where it makes sense Clean code and knowledge sharing Hybrid, Casual work environment Unlimited PTO policy Take the time off that you need.

We are truly committed to a positive work-life balance, recognising that it is important to be happy and fulfilled in both Training & Development Learning the advanced partnership automation products Medical Aid and Provident Fund Group schemes with Discovery & Bonitas for medical aid Group scheme with 10x for provident fund Restricted Stock Units Fitness club fee reimbursements Technology Stipened Primary Caregiver Leave Mental Health and Wellness Benefit - Including 12 Therapy / Coaching sessions + Dependent coverage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

All employees and applicants for employment shall be given fair treatment and equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, ethnicity or ancestry, color or caste, religion or belief, age, sex (including gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy / maternity), national origin, weight, neurodivergence, disability, marital and civil partnership status, caregiving status, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other prohibited non-merit factors.