Software Engineer: Back-End

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Back-End Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in the software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of applications. The ideal candidate will have over six years of experience in back-end development, adept in various technologies and frameworks. You'll be responsible for guiding teams, enhancing software systems, and implementing innovative solutions. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the banking industry.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in back-end software development and project delivery.
• Expert in IT systems development processes and application development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain complex software systems.
• Write and test code for server-side components of applications.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communications Skills

Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Job description

Software Engineer: Back-End

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We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

• To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here!
• Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below

Purpose Statement

• The level III Software Engineer plays an integral part in a cross-functional team dedicated to the full software development lifecycle, from concept to development to deployment and ultimately operating of each product. At this level, Software Engineers are responsible to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance complex software systems and applications, considering scalability, performance and future requirements. Responsible to guide and support developers and stakeholders in scoping, progress, status and resolution of engineering problems.
• The Back-end Software Engineer plays a crucial role in building solutions that offer optimum performance, reliability, and scale. They are responsible for writing and testing code for the development of the server-side components that power the application's functionality.

Education (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Education (Ideal Or Preferred)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Knowledge and Experience

• 6+ years’ proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery and implementation (in relevant development technologies/language)
• Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies

Knowledge

• Is able to apply expert knowledge and develop others understanding of the following:
• IT systems development processes (SDLC)
• Application development
• Advanced programming concepts
• Advanced algorithms and data structures
• Design Patterns
• Version Control
• Testing practices
• Database systems and query optimization (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• RESTful API design and integration.
• Cloud computing platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Advanced Microservice and event driven architectures
• Deployment using kubernetes and containerisation

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Problem solving skills

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Banking