Senior Software Engineer
Job Description
A fast-growing financial technology startup transforming the global travel sector is on the hunt for a Senior Software Engineer. If you're passionate about building scalable backend systems, working with cutting-edge payment technologies, and want to make a real-world impact, this is your chance.
Main Function & Culture
You'll design and build scalable backend services, integrate with payment processors (Stripe, ACH, mobile money), and own core features like ledgers, payouts, and hosted payment pages. The team fosters a collaborative, high-growth culture where engineers take ownership and ship features that directly impact businesses worldwide.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advantageous, not essential)
- Strong backend experience with Python (FastAPI, Django, or Flask)
- Solid knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy)
- Excellent communication & problem-solving skills
- 4+ years in backend software engineering
- Python expertise (FastAPI a strong plus)
- API design & async programming
- Third-party API integrations
- Startup-ready: independent, proactive, and a builder's mindset
- Build scalable backend services and APIs
- Integrate payment processors & secure financial workflows
- Contribute to multi-tenant, multi-currency system architecture
- Maintain code quality with testing, reviews & documentation
- Drive infrastructure & security decisions (PCI awareness)
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For more information please contact:
Frankie Deppe
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Job IdJD1513648
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned