Software Engineer: Full Stack (Payments, AWS,C#) - JHB

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Software Engineer: Full Stack to join our Payments team in Johannesburg. You will design and implement scalable web applications across frontend and backend, leveraging AWS and modern frameworks.

You will work through the full software development lifecycle, focus on performance, security, and reliable deployments, and mentor others while delivering high‑quality code in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven 6+ years in full stack development across front- and back-end.
• Experience with modern front-end and back-end frameworks.
• Expert knowledge of SDLC and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full stack web applications in payments domain.
• Build scalable, high-performance services and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Implement secure, reliable deployments and monitoring.
• Guide junior developers and ensure code quality across the team.
• Support migration to microservices and containerized environments.

Skills

Frontend development

Backend development

SDLC knowledge

Algorithms & data structures

Design patterns

Version control

Testing practices

SQL / NoSQL databases

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Microservices & event-driven

Kubernetes & containers

Responsive design

Frontend tooling

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate

Tertiary IT qualification

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Software Engineer: Full Stack (Payments, AWS,C#) - JHB

Job Openings Software Engineer: Full Stack (Payments, AWS,C#) - JHB

About the job Software Engineer: Full Stack (Payments, AWS,C#) - JHB

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational Education (Ideal or Preferred)
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology
• Experience: 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
• Is able to apply expert knowledge and develop others understanding of the following: IT systems development processes (SDLC)
• 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.
• Front-end build tools and package managers
  

Responsibilities:

• The development role resides within an electronic payments team.
• Payments experience would be advantageous e.g. ISO20022, EFT, Debicheck, PayShap, RTC, Card, Mobile Money or any other type of payment services.
• 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.