Software Engineer: Full Stack III_Pipeline

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

Job summary

A leading bank in South Africa is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join its team. The role involves developing and maintaining complex web applications, focusing on both front-end and back-end technologies such as Java, Angular, and AWS. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in fintech, experience with Java Spring Boot, and a keen understanding of API development and security compliance. This position offers opportunities for mentorship and growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Background in Fintech or relevant Software Engineering Experience.
• A strong understanding of design patterns.
• Strong experience in Java Spring Boot.
• Advanced Microservice and event-driven architecture.
• Familiarity with secure API development and client data handling.
• An understanding of containerized applications (Kubernetes and Rancher).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain products, including a suite of data products.
• Implement secure API integrations aligned with global best practices.
• Collaborate with feature teams across Capitec.
• Ensure security compliance through client approval mechanisms.
• Be involved in product design advising on technology solutions.
• Mentor engineers and testers to ensure end-to-end quality.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Interpersonal & Relationship Management Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Tools

Java Spring Boot

Angular

React

AWS Aurora MySQL

Postgres

Kubernetes

Rancher

Job description

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We appoint energised and motivated people for their potential and continuously look to fasten 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 building a brand that we are proud of and that 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 theClient first, act withEnergy and takeOwnership. 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 prioritise making every Capitec team member feel welcome, valued, and able to grow.

About the role

We are looking for a skilled developer to join our team. The Software Engineer will be part of a cross-functional group responsible for the entire software lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance, and enhancement of complex applications. Key duties include ensuring scalability and performance while guiding developers and stakeholders on project scope, progress, and technical issues.

This position involves developing and maintaining front-end and back-end components of web applications, working across all layers of the application stack. Responsibilities include building solutions focusing on performance, reliability, scalability, and effective client experiences.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and maintain products, including a suite of data products.
• Implement secure API integrations aligned with global best practices.
• Collaborate with feature teams (delivery lead, BA, testers, developers) across Capitec
• Ensure security compliance through client approval mechanisms and fraud prevention strategies
• Be involved in the design on a product level, advising how technology would solve our business needs
• Mentoring engineers, testers to ensure end-to-end quality.

Technology Stack:

• Backend: Java
• Frontend: Angular (main back office), React (new components)
• Databases: AWS Aurora MySQL, Postgres (Microsoft SQL experience welcome)
• Cloud: AWS

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Background inFintech or relevant Software Engineering Experience
• A strong understanding of design patterns
• Strong experience inJava Spring Boot
• Advanced Microservice and event-driven architecture
• Familiarity with secure API development and client data handling.
• An understanding of containerised applications (Kubernetes and Rancher)

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

Disclaimer:

This is an ongoing talent pipeline. By applying, you are expressing interest in joining Capitec's Software Engineering team and will be considered for current or future opportunities as they arise. We will contact you when relevant roles open up and encourage you to stay connected for exciting possibilities!

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.