Software Engineer: Full Stack II

Capitec Bank; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in South Africa is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to join their team in Stellenbosch. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining web applications that deliver great client experiences. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years in software development, strong communication skills, and be familiar with AWS and modern development frameworks.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Employee benefits

Cohesive team environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience in both front- and back-end software development.
• Experience with modern frameworks and technologies.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with AWS features.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software systems and applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify requirements.
• Maintain and enhance software systems based on specifications.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate

A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Tools

AWS

Amazon Connect

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Apply by:

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:

1.To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, pleaseclick here!

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 potentialandcontinuously look fortalented, driven individualstohelp usinnovate 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 peopleto 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 inbeing their best,our Employee Value Propositionoffersevery value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well asemployee benefitsand savings. We make it a priority toensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About the role:

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.

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

• Grade 12 National Certificate (Minimum)
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology (Preferred)
• AWS Certified
• 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

Tech Stack:

• Demonstrable hands-on experience with AWS
• Demonstrable hands-on experience with Amazon Connect (Preferred)
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript, web frameworks e.g. React.Js.
• Experience with CSS (or CSS Frameworks)
• Basic familiarity with REST API’s.
• Database design, optimisation and experience eg PostgreSQL, MySQL
• Microservices Architecture (eg. Docker, Kubernetes)
• EC2, S3, RDS, Lambada, API Gateway, IAM, SNS and CloudWatch
• Firm Understanding of CI/CD

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Equipped to handle high-impact / high-pressure scenarios

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
• 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.