Software Developer

Hands-on from day one, the Software Developer will monitor system performance, implement and manage cybersecurity controls and administer and maintain server infrastructure for a financial services business in Cape Town, Western Cape.

Collaboration, fairness, and pride in the work define the day-to-day culture. Ongoing training and mentorship are provided to help you reach your potential. Apply today and let us know why this role is right for you.

Collaboration & Agile Delivery

• Document technical architectures, system configurations, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting guides in the team knowledge base, and mentor junior developers through pair programming sessions and lunch-and-learn knowledge-sharing presentations.
• Work closely with product owners, UX designers, and quality assurance engineers throughout the development lifecycle to ensure features meet acceptance criteria, user experience standards, and non-functional performance and security requirements.
• Actively participate in all agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, contributing ideas and feedback to drive continuous improvement of team velocity and delivery predictability.

System Maintenance & Support

• Provide second and third-level technical support for complex hardware, software, and network issues escalated from the service desk, diagnosing root causes through systematic troubleshooting and implementing permanent resolutions within agreed service levels.
• Manage and monitor network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and VPN gateways, ensuring secure, stable, and high-performance connectivity across all office locations and for remote workers accessing corporate resources.
• Implement and maintain comprehensive data backup and disaster recovery solutions by scheduling regular full and incremental backups, testing restore procedures quarterly, and documenting recovery runbooks with step-by-step instructions for all mission-critical systems.

• A commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• A bachelor's degree or diploma in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose complex technical issues and identify root causes systematically.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and technologies such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, or similar.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical users and stakeholders clearly and patiently.
• Strong understanding of IT service management frameworks such as ITIL and experience with helpdesk and ticketing systems.
• For cloud and DevOps roles, hands-on experience with AWS or Azure and proficiency in infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform.