Software Engineer : Back-End (Java)

Capitec Client Care; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate Level II Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves engaging in the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment, while ensuring high standards of performance and reliability. You'll be responsible for developing server-side components and collaborating with the delivery team to translate business requirements into technical solutions. If you're ready to elevate your software engineering career in a supportive and diverse environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in back-end software development.
• Knowledge of SDLC, application development, and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the full software development lifecycle.
• Design and develop server-side components for application functionality.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate

Tertiary Qualification in Information Technology

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Job description

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Date: 18 Apr 2025

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

Company: Capitec Bank Ltd

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Purpose Statement

Are you ready to elevate your software engineering career? Capitec is seeking a passionate Level II Software Engineer to join our innovative team!

What You'll Do

• Engage in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and development to deployment and operation. You'll design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance software systems and applications, all while adhering to our high standards. You'll translate requirements from business or technical analysts and actively participate with the delivery team in design and problem-solving.
• As a Back-end Software Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in building solutions that offer optimum performance, reliability, and scale. You'll be responsible for writing and testing code for the development of the server-side components that power our application's functionality.
  
  

Education (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
  
  

Education (Ideal Or Preferred)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology
  
  

Experience

Knowledge and Experience

• 3+ 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 advanced knowledge 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.

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