Software Engineer: Full Stack

Capitec Bank; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Stellenbosch is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer with over 3 years of experience in software development. The ideal candidate should be adept in both front-end and back-end technologies and possess analytical and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include contributing to the full software development lifecycle, with a focus on creating reliable and high-performance applications. A commitment to diversity and a clear criminal and credit record are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' proven experience in both front- and back-end software development.
• Experience with modern front-end and back-end frameworks and technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of IT systems development processes (SDLC).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communications Skills

Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

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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

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
• Problem solving 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.