Software Engineer

2 weeks ago

Durban, South Africa Air Full time

Software Engineer Role Overview Contract Type : Permanent, Full-Time Reporting Line : Technology Leadership Work Arrangement : Remote or Hybrid (South Africa, ideally KwaZulu-Natal region) About the Organisation We are a technology company focused on creating innovative digital learning tools for university-level students across Africa. Our mission is to reimagine how students learn by providing an intelligent platform that supports real understanding, rather than quick fixes. Our approach is built on two guiding principles : designed with students at the centre, and developed in partnership with educators. We aim to build Africas most advanced personalised learning platform powered by AI. Instead of simply giving answers, our system acts as a mentor, guiding students toward deeper comprehension and long-term success. Role Responsibilities As a Software Engineer, youll play a pivotal role in expanding and improving our platform. This role spans across both backend and frontend systems, working mainly with Python (FastAPI) and React. Key tasks include : Developing new features and maintaining existing functionality across the stack. Partnering with leadership and designers to turn educational needs into effective technology. Maintaining engineering quality through code reviews, documentation, and deployment pipelines. Investigating and fixing issues to ensure a stable and smooth platform for users. What We're Looking For This role suits someone with a strong technical foundation and a proactive, mission-led mindset. Approach Passionate about using technology to improve access to education. Comfortable taking full ownership of tasks from idea through to live deployment. Able to turn complex challenges into practical, user-friendly solutions. Skills & Background: Minimum one year of professional experience delivering web applications. Strong knowledge of Python (FastAPI), JavaScript / TypeScript (React), and PostgreSQL. Bonus : familiarity with Docker or event-driven systems. Quick to adapt to new technologies and workflows. Experienced in using AI-assisted development tools to maintain speed and quality. Added Advantage Exposure to startups or fast-growth environments. Experience creating and launching an entire application from scratch. Why Join Us Youll be part of a small but ambitious team working to shape the future of learning in Africa. What you'll gain : Mentorship and rapid personal growth in both technical and product skills. The chance to build tools that directly help students overcome information overload. A values-driven culture that puts learning outcomes first. Opportunities to grow your career as the organisation scales. A workplace where continuous development is encouraged and supported. Benefits Competitive pay package. Flexible hours with a remote-first culture. Annual budget for training, courses, and professional events. The opportunity to make a measurable impact on education across Africa. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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