Software Engineer: Back-End 10083

Capitec Bank Ltd.; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African bank is seeking a Back-End Software Engineer III to drive its digital banking capabilities. This role involves back-end development, building robust systems, mentoring developers, and collaborating on engineering challenges. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience with Java, Springboot, and cloud technologies. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential. Join the mission to unlock the potential of people and help build the best bank in the world.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Employee benefits

Welcoming team environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery, and implementation.
• Strong understanding of core Java concepts and design patterns.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, build tools, and workflow tools like GitHub.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust, scalable systems that power digital panels.
• Enhance complex systems for performance and reliability.
• Mentor developers and collaborate with stakeholders on engineering challenges.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership and Mentorship

Attention to Detail

Communications Skills

Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Tools

Java

Springboot

AWS

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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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:

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We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earning the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and can grow.

About the role:

This team drives Capitec’s digital banking capabilities for business clients, focusing on app and online banking solutions within the business bank stack and architecture like the retail bank stack but tailored for business needs. The role centers on back-end development, where engineers build and maintain robust, scalable systems that power digital panels and ensure seamless client experiences. As a Back-End Software Engineer III, you’ll be integral to the full software development lifecycle from design and development to deployment and maintenance, enhancing complex systems for performance and reliability. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring developers and collaborating with stakeholders to solve engineering challenges and improve existing products.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Grade 12 National Certificate (Minimum)
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology (Preferred)
• 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

Tech Stack and Knowledge

• Java
• Springboot
• AWS
• Kafka
• Java and Spring boot expertise
• Strong understanding of core Java concepts and design patterns.
• Developing and maintaining robust and scalable applications with Java and Spring boot.

System design and architecture

• Ability to design and implement scalable, high performance and secure software solutions.
• Strong proficiency in working with relational databases and/or NoSQL databases, including query optimization and data modelling.

Message-driven architecture

• Familiarity with tools like Kafka or RabbitMQ for asynchronous communication

Cloud and containerization

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes for deployment and scalability

DevOps and CI/CD

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, build tools and potentially workflow tools like Github.

Skills:

• Analytical Skills
• Leadership and Mentorship
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best bank in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you!

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

Capitec Bank is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 46669) and registered credit provider (NCRCP13). Capitec Bank Limited Reg. No: 1980/003695/06