Support Software Engineer

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

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.


Key Responsibilities




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

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1637299
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned