Software Engineer: Back-End-Pipeline

Capitec Bank; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African bank is seeking a Back-End Engineer to join their team. You will develop scalable, cloud-first solutions and engage with microservices and event-driven architectures in a fast-paced Agile environment. Ideal candidates have over 6 years of experience in back-end development, preferably with C# and AWS knowledge. Join a company dedicated to making a positive difference for clients and employees while implementing innovative banking solutions.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Employee benefits

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery, and implementation.
• Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies.
• Exposure to cloud-native/serverless development, preferably AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy modern back-end services.
• Work with microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, Agile environment.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Interpersonal & Relationship Management Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Tools

C#

AWS

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

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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2. Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.

Join us in becoming the best bank in the world!

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 earns 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 has the opportunity to grow.

About the role

As a Back-End Engineer at Capitec, you will be part of a cross-functional development team building scalable, cloud-first solutions that support millions of clients daily. This role is hands‑on and highly collaborative, giving you the opportunity to design, develop, and deploy modern back‑end services in a fast‑paced, Agile environment.

You’ll work with microservices, event‑driven architectures, and cloud‑native technologies (with a strong focus on AWS) to deliver innovative features and resilient systems. Our team thrives on problem‑solving, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning — and we’re looking for someone who is passionate about technology, eager to grow, and ready to make an impact.

Education (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Knowledge and Experience

Experience

• 6+ years’ proven experience in back‑end software development, project delivery and implementation (inC#)
• Experience with back‑end frameworks and technologies
• Exposure to cloud‑native/serverless development, preferably AWS.

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

Disclaimer

This is an ongoing talent pipeline. By applying, you are expressing interest in joining Capitec's Engineering team and will be considered for current or future opportunities as they arise. We will contact you when relevant roles open up and encourage you to stay connected for exciting possibilities!

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