Software Engineer: Back-End 10082

Capitec Bank; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African financial institution is seeking a backend software developer to join their Client Engineering team. You will manage the full software development lifecycle, shape architectural decisions, and work on scalable event-driven services in a cloud-native environment. The role requires 3+ years of backend development experience and knowledge of Java, AWS, and microservices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ proven experience in backend software development.
• Experience in full SDLC and agile development processes.
• Expertise in microservice and event-driven architectures.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and backend frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Familiarity with containerisation and deployment using Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and query optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Own the full software development lifecycle from design to operation.
• Shape architectural decisions in a cloud-native, domain-driven approach.
• Contribute to decoupling legacy systems and delivering scalable capabilities.
• Build scalable event-driven services across products and domains.

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 or Computer Science

Tools

Java

.NET

COBOL

AWS Cloud

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MSSQL

GitHub

Kafka

Job description

Overview

Join Capitec’s Client Engineering team and help transform the way we handle client data across the entire organisation. This group-level role spans all domains and products across the organisation, with a mission to decouple legacy systems, build scalable event-driven services, and deliver powerful, modern backend capabilities.

You’ll be part of a high-performance team based in the Winelands of Stellenbosch, tackling meaningful engineering challenges in a cloud-native, domain-driven environment. This is a role that aims to leave a mark on Capitec’s backbone while offering a tech-meets-lifestyle experience on campus in Stellenbosch.

Responsibilities

• Own the full software development lifecycle – from design and development to deployment and operation.
• Help shape architectural decisions and collaborate with colleagues across the business to simplify and future‑proof systems using a cloud-native, domain-driven approach.
• Contribute to decoupling legacy systems and delivering scalable, modern backend capabilities as part of a cross-functional delivery team.
• Work on building scalable event-driven services across products and domains.

Tech Stack You’ll Work With

• Languages: Java (primary), .NET (advantage), COBOL (advantage)
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS Cloud, Kubernetes, Kafka
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MSSQL
• Tooling: GitHub, CI/CD pipelines
• Architecture: Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Domain-Driven Design

Knowledge and Experience

Must-Have:

• Minimum: Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
• Ideal: Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Computer Science
• 3+ years’ proven experience in backend software development
• Experience in full SDLC and agile development processes
• Expertise in microservice and event-driven architectures
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and backend frameworks
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Familiarity with containerisation and deployment using Kubernetes
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and query optimisation

Advantageous:

• Experience with .NET or COBOL
• Exposure to legacy-modernisation and systems decommissioning

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; applications to this position will be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

Apply by: We’re on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To apply:

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