Software Engineer – FinTech, Growth & Impact

Monocle Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Monocle is seeking a passionate Software Engineer to join our Johannesburg team. You will design, develop, and maintain robust software solutions for the banking and insurance sectors, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical implementations.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in software development, experience in Python/Java/C#, and familiarity with cloud services, CI/CD, and full-stack concepts.

Qualifications

• Holds a Bachelors degree from an accredited university.
• Strong foundation in software engineering: Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or similar. While a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,Engineering, or a related field is a plus, your ability to demonstrate expertise matters most.
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles: Experience with software designpatterns and architectural principles with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficientcode.
• DevOps fluency: Experience in CI/CD tools to streamline software development and delivery.
• Database Management: Experience working with relational databases like AWS RDS, MS SQL Azure SQL DB or Postgres.
• Experience with Cloud Services: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Expose to Full Stack development: Experience with front-end and back-end development is aplus.
• Experience with Software Development Methodologies: Understanding of softwaredevelopment methodologies like Agile, Scrum & Waterfall.
• Communication and collaboration: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analyticalskills are key. The ability to present complex technical concepts in a clear and concise way.
• Cloud Certification (a plus): While not mandatory, possessing a relevant Cloud certificationdemonstrates your commitment to professional development and validates yourunderstanding of Cloud services and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them intotechnical solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure software quality.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

Full stack development

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Relational databases

Agile Scrum

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

PostgreSQL

MS SQL

Job description

Monocle is seeking a passionate Software Engineer to join our Johannesburg team. You will design, develop, and maintain robust software solutions for the banking and insurance sectors, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical implementations.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in software development, experience in Python/Java/C#, and familiarity with cloud services, CI/CD, and full-stack concepts.