Software Engineer: Full Stack

Capitec Bank Ltd.; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitec Bank Ltd. in South Africa is building an in-house capability for credit applications, focusing on loan origination and risk assessment with automated fulfilment. The role emphasizes collaboration across frontend and backend teams, working within a domain-driven architecture and Kubernetes-based deployment. You will implement scalable solutions using Java, Vue.js, and cloud-native services, ensuring robust performance and security.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Java development.
• 3+ years' proven experience in front-end and back-end development and project delivery.
• Experience with Vue.js and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).

Responsibilities

• Develop loan origination and risk assessment modules for in-house credit applications.
• Contribute to integration with existing loan management systems.
• Work with Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and microservice architectures to deliver reliable features.

Skills

Java

Vue.js

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms

Git / GitHub

Education

Grade 12 / Vocational

IT qualification

Tools

PostgreSQL

Job description

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About this role

We are building an in-house capability for credit applications — specifically loan origination and risk assessment processes coupled with automated fulfilment. It is a heavily integrated ecosystembuilt on a domain-driven architecture feeding into the existing loan management system for origination and risk assessment.

The successful candidate will grow with the team as the application and tech stack mature. The philosophy is to hire people who develop alongside the product

• The front end is built on Vue.js, using Micro Front-end technology.
• The application is connected to a database, uses Kubernetes for containerisation
• Postgres SQL as the database system.
• Outbound services are all coded in Java — Java is a firm requirement for this role.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in development using Java is required.
• 3+ years' proven experience in front-end and back-end software development, project delivery and implementation in relevant development technologies.
• Advanced algorithms and data structures
• Design patterns
• Analytical, troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Git / GitHub
• RESTful API design and integration via gateway
• Cloud computing platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Advanced microservice and event-driven architectures (Kafka)
• Vue.js using Micro Front-end technology
• Java back-end development
• Deployment using Kubernetes and containerisation
• Database systems and query optimisation

Education (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

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