Software Engineer: Full Stack III

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution based in Stellenbosch is seeking a Level III Software Engineer to be part of a cross-functional team responsible for the full software development lifecycle. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience in software development, strong proficiency in AWS, and skills in both front-end and back-end technologies. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 National Certificate (Minimum).
• AWS Certified.
• 6+ years proven experience in software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance complex software systems.
• Develop and maintain both front-end and back-end components of web applications.
• Guide and support developers in the project lifecycle.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration in cross-functional teams

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Tools

AWS

React.Js

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Git

Job description

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Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!!

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate 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 people to 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 in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About The Role

The level III 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 complex software systems and applications, considering scalability, performance and future requirements. Responsible to guide and support developers and stakeholders in scoping, progress, status and resolution of engineering problems.

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
• 6+ 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.
• Expertise in working with RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
• Experience with OAUTH2 and JWT authentication for secure API interactions.
• Experience with CSS (or CSS frameworks)
• 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
• Strong experience with Git, including branching strategies, merge and pull requests.
  
  

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
  
  

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record
  
  

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.