Job Description

Job Summary If you're looking to level up your engineering career within a product-focused, high-traffic tech environment - this role offers the perfect blend of scale, ownership, and modern stack exposure. You won't just be handed specs and told to code; you'll be involved in shaping the product, refining the architecture, and contributing to a platform used by millions.
This Cape Town-based opportunity (with hybrid/remote flexibility) is ideal for developers who are fluent in clean code, care about performance, and want to solve real-world problems with an impact-focused team.
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Duties:

• Build and maintain scalable web and mobile applications using modern development frameworks.
• Translate functional requirements into well-architected, performant software solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code as part of a high-functioning team.
• Participate in technical discussions, architecture planning, and design reviews.
• Debug and troubleshoot production issues with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Contribute to DevOps pipelines and automation where applicable
• Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, product managers, and QA engineers.
• Stay current with best practices and proactively introduce improvements to the codebase.

Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud)

Experience:

• 3+ years of hands-on software development experience in a professional environment.
• Solid experience building backend systems and RESTful APIs.
• Exposure to frontend development frameworks and responsive design is advantageous.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control (Git).
• Experience with cloud-based environments and CI/CD pipelines is a bonus.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong proficiency in C# or similar backend languages (Java, Python, etc.).
• Comfortable working with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular or React.
• Good working knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Understanding of software development principles: OOP, design patterns, SOLID, DRY, etc.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code and participate in peer reviews.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Effective communicator who thrives in collaborative environments.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and business contexts.

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