Software Engineer: Back-End 10083

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African bank in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Software Engineer III to transform their client domain. You will lead projects to decommission legacy systems, scale event-driven architectures, and mentor junior engineers in a high-performance team. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in backend software development, expertise in cloud-native technologies, and a strong understanding of microservices.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ proven experience in backend software development with a focus on complex, large-scale systems.
• Deep experience in full SDLC, agile methodologies, and cloud-native development.
• Proven expertise in designing and developing microservices and event-driven architectures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the decommissioning of legacy systems and scale event-driven architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems.
• Lead complex projects and mentor junior engineers.

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Tools

AWS Cloud

Kubernetes

Kafka

PostgreSQL

MSSQL

GitHub

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 puts you at the heart of client services working across all products and domains to build scalable, modern systems and decommission legacy platforms.

You’ll be part of a high-performance team based in the stunning Winelands of Stellenbosch, tackling meaningful engineering challenges in a cloud-native, domain-driven environment.

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 values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. Our Employee Value Proposition offers growth opportunities, cohesive teams, employee benefits and savings. We strive to ensure every member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and able to grow.

About The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer III in Client Engineering, you will play a pivotal leadership role in driving the transformation of Capitec’s client domain. This group-level position involves overseeing the decommissioning of legacy systems, scaling event-driven architectures, and building cutting-edge backend services. You will contribute to shaping the broader strategic architecture and technical direction of Capitec, ensuring our systems are scalable, efficient, and robust enough to support the growing business.

In this senior position, you will lead complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems. You’ll also be at the forefront of implementing cloud-native technologies and domain-driven design to decouple legacy systems and create seamless, high-performance solutions.

As a senior leader within the engineering team, your influence will extend across product domains and the wider engineering organisation, offering you a unique opportunity to leave a lasting impact on one of the most innovative banks in South Africa — all while enjoying the remarkable lifestyle that comes with working in the Stellenbosch Winelands.

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

Must-Have

Knowledge and Experience

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Ideal

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 6+ years’ proven experience in backend software development with a focus on complex, large-scale systems
• Deep experience in full SDLC, agile methodologies, and cloud-native development
• Proven expertise in designing and developing microservices and event-driven architectures
• Advanced understanding of RESTful APIs, backend frameworks, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Solid experience with Kubernetes for containerisation and orchestration
• Expertise in database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and performance optimisation
• Extensive experience in mentoring and leading teams, with the ability to influence engineering culture and drive innovation

Advantageous

• Experience with .NET or COBOL for legacy-modernisation projects
• Prior exposure to legacy system decommissioning, system migrations, or domain-driven design

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.