Software Engineer: Full Stack

Capitec Bank Ltd.; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African bank is seeking a Software Engineer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This role involves the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in software development, with a strong grasp of both front-end and back-end technologies, including SQL, cloud services like AWS, and containerization. A passion for creating optimized, efficient solutions is essential. This position offers a collaborative environment for growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in front- and back-end software development.
• Proven project delivery and implementation in relevant technologies.
• Ability to apply advanced programming concepts and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software systems and applications.
• Participate in design and problem-solving with the delivery team.
• Develop and maintain front-end and back-end components of applications.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communications Skills

Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

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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Purpose Statement

• The level II Software Engineer plays an integral part in a cross-functional team dedicated to the full software development lifecycle, from concept, to development to deployment and ultimately operating of each product. At this level, Software Engineers are responsible to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance software systems and applications based on specifications, while adhering to established standards. They translate requirements from the business or technical analyst and actively participate with the delivery team in design and problem-solving.
• The Full Stack Software Engineer plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of web applications and works on all layers of the application stack. They are therefore responsible for applying a holistic approach to building solutions that not only offer optimum performance, reliability, and scale but also create great client experiences.
  

Education (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Knowledge and Experience

Experience:

• 3+ years’ proven experience in both front- and back-end software development, project delivery and implementation (in relevant development technologies/language). Experience with modern front-end and 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 containerization
    • Responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
    • Browser compatibility issues and performance optimisation.
    • Front-end build tools and package managers

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