Technology Solutions Engineer

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a senior developer to own and evolve critical enterprise applications. You will develop, optimize, and support systems that directly impact business performance across cloud, databases, and deployment pipelines.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, analytical thinking, strong communication with stakeholders, and a proactive, calm approach under pressure. Expect ownership of complex technical challenges and architectural improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or related field.
• Approximately 5+ years of software development, systems engineering, or infrastructure-focused experience.
• Strong experience building and supporting enterprise-level applications.
• Exposure to cloud, infrastructure, automation, deployment, and database technologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to quickly understand unfamiliar systems and environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, self-managed approach to work.
• Calm and effective under pressure.

Responsibilities

• You'll play a key role in developing, improving, and supporting systems that have a direct impact on business performance.
• Your day could include: Building and enhancing modern business applications
• Designing scalable and sustainable software solutions
• Managing and improving development and deployment processes
• Supporting and optimising databases and business systems
• Troubleshooting complex technical issues across multiple platforms
• Conducting root-cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes
• Improving system performance, reliability, and security
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation and knowledge resources
• Balancing immediate operational needs with long-term architectural improvements

Skills

Systems thinking

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cloud platforms

Automation tools

Deployment pipelines

Databases

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

You'll play a key role in developing, improving, and supporting systems that have a direct impact on business performance.

Your day could include:

• Building and enhancing modern business applications
• Designing scalable and sustainable software solutions
• Managing and improving development and deployment processes
• Supporting and optimising databases and business systems
• Troubleshooting complex technical issues across multiple platforms
• Conducting root-cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes
• Improving system performance, reliability, and security
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation and knowledge resources
• Balancing immediate operational needs with long-term architectural improvements

Job Experience and Skills Required:

You are likely a senior-level developer or technical specialist who enjoys ownership and isn't afraid of complexity.

You'll bring:

• A qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Approximately 5+ years of experience within software development, systems engineering, or infrastructure-focused environments
• Strong experience building and supporting enterprise-level applications
• Exposure to cloud, infrastructure, automation, deployment, and database technologies
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• The ability to quickly understand unfamiliar systems and environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A proactive, self-managed approach to work
• The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure