Support Software Engineer

Rubiconsa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A software solutions company in South Africa is looking for a Support Software Engineer to join their engineering team. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining high-quality software applications, ensuring data processing and implementing security measures. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, along with 2-5 years of development experience and proficiency in languages like Go, Python, and SQL. Strong collaboration skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of hands-on software development experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python, JavaScript, SQL.
• Experience with modern frameworks, relational databases, and version control.
• Familiarity with microservice architecture and serverless computing.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality software applications.
• Ensure data is processed, formatted, and optimized.
• Develop tools to streamline workflows for engineering teams.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Debug and resolve software issues to optimize performance.
• Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data.
• Develop and maintain automated tests for software reliability.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date technical documentation.

Skills

Problem Solving

Self-Starter

Accountability

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Go

Python

JavaScript

SQL

MySQL

Git

Docker

Job description

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a driven and skilled Support Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. As a key contributor, you will help maintain and enhance our existing products while developing scalable, high-performance software solutions. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product, and engineering—to build reliable and efficient applications. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and a passion for continuous learning.

Software Development

Design, build, and maintain high-quality software applications, taking ownership of the full development lifecycle—planning, coding, testing, and deployment.

Data processing

Ensure data is processed, formatted, and optimized for compatibility with monitoring systems.

Collaboration

Work closely with the product manager, and engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Tooling

Develop tools to streamline workflows to reduce manual intervention and reporting for engineering teams.

Code Quality & Best Practices

Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Troubleshooting & Optimization

Debug and resolve software issues, optimize performance, and enhance scalability and security.

Security & Compliance

Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Testing & Automation

Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure software reliability.

Documentation

Maintain clear and up-to-date technical documentation.

Continuous Learning

Stay updated with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• 2-5 years of hands‑on software development experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python, JavaScript, SQL.
• Advanced computer skills (Excel, data analysis, etc)

Preferred

• Experience with modern frameworks, relational databases (MySQL), and version control (Git).
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration in Docker.
• Familiarity with microservice architecture and serverless computing

Key Skills

Problem Solving - self starter who takes initiative

Accountable - own up to mistakes and strive for continuous improvement

Adaptable - be flexible and able to adjust quickly as priorities change

Collaborative - works well in a team and enjoys cross-functional interaction