Software Engineer (Full stack - React & .NET)

Mukuru; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in South Africa is seeking a Software Engineer (Frontend & .NET) to design and develop .NET Core microservices and modern React applications. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in software engineering, particularly with .NET Core and React, as well as expertise in RESTful API design and MySQL. The company offers a dynamic, purpose-driven environment focused on innovative financial solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering focusing on .NET Core and React.
• Expertise in microservices architecture and RESTful API design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain .NET Core applications and React web apps.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs ensuring scalability and security.
• Architect and optimize MySQL database schemas.

Skills

Software engineering

.NET Core

React

Microservices architecture

RESTful API design

MySQL

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Webpack

npm

Yarn

Job description

About Mukuru

Mukuru is one of Africa’s leading FinTech companies, redefining access to financial services for millions across the continent. With over 40 million cross-border transactions processed, we’ve built a trusted ecosystem that connects people through affordable, reliable, and accessible digital solutions.

From remittances and insurance to the Mukuru Money Card and business payment solutions, we empower communities to send, save, and grow — safely and simply.

We’re driven by purpose, powered by technology, and inspired by our customers.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Software Engineer (Frontend & .NET) to join our Financial Services Engineering Team — a dynamic group of innovators building scalable, high-impact systems that power Mukuru’s digital ecosystem.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing and developing robust .NET Core microservices and modern React front-end applications that deliver seamless experiences to our customers. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life, experiment with new technologies, and make a tangible difference in how millions of Africans engage with financial products.

If you’re passionate about clean code, elegant interfaces, and building products that truly matter — this is your next big move.

What You’ll Do

1. Build & Innovate

• Design, develop, and maintain .NET Core applications, microservices, and React web apps.

• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.

• Architect and optimize MySQL database schemas for speed and reliability.

• Deliver pixel-perfect, responsive user experiences using React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.

2. Collaborate & Deliver

• Work closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to plan, build, and release features that enhance the customer journey.

• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to maintain high engineering standards.

• Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment to continuously improve delivery speed and product quality.

3. Evolve & Improve

• Contribute to evolving development processes, CI/CD practices, and DevOps pipelines.

• Stay current with modern frameworks, cloud tools, and best practices in software engineering.

• Take ownership of your work, mentoring teammates and driving quality improvements across the stack.

What You’ll Bring

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering with a focus on .NET Core and React.

• Expertise in microservices architecture and RESTful API design.

• Strong experience with MySQL (schema design, optimization, and scripting).

• Skilled in React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and modern front-end build tools (Webpack, npm, Yarn).

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Git version control.

• Understanding of AWS cloud services and deployment environments.

• Knowledge of Clean Architecture, design patterns, and asynchronous programming.

• Familiarity with JWT, OAuth 2.0, and web security best practices.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) frameworks like Next.js.

• Proficiency in CSS-in-JS frameworks and UI/UX best practices.

• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Enzyme, Cypress).

• Experience in fintech or customer-facing digital platforms.

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Passionate about building intuitive, high-performance web applications.

• A team player who enjoys collaborating across disciplines.

• Curious, adaptable, and always eager to learn new technologies.

• Committed to writing clean, scalable, and maintainable code.

• Motivated by impact — you want your work to improve real lives.

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS