Intermediate Software Engineer

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (Hybrid Remote) Level: Intermediate (3–5 years experience) Sector: FinTech • Digital Banking Technology Reporting to: Lead Engineer / Technical Director Role Overview We are looking for an Intermediate Software Engineer who enjoys solving real engineering problems — not just delivering tickets. You will design and build backend services powering high-availability financial systems , working closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional stakeholders. You’ll have autonomy in how you approach problems, while still having support whenever you need it. This role is perfect for someone who: Wants to grow quickly in a high-trust, delivery-focused environment Can take an idea from discussion → implementation → deployment Learns fast and adapts well when priorities shift No prior banking experience is required — we will enable you on the domain . What matters is your Python engineering strength and your ability to think . What You’ll Do Backend Development Build and maintain API-driven services using Python (FastAPI / Django / Flask) Contribute to modular microservices that support analytics and operational systems Apply asynchronous programming where performance matters Systems Design & Problem Solving Participate in design discussions, propose solutions, improve reliability and performance Help break down complex requirements into manageable technical work Cloud & DevOps Exposure Deploy containerised applications using Docker and CI/CD pipelines Contribute to monitoring, logging and stability improvements Data and Integration Work with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and caching layers (e.g., Redis) Integrate services with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka / RabbitMQ) Quality & Support Write maintainable, tested code Assist in troubleshooting production issues as needed What Success Looks Like Technical Ability Write clean, reliable Python services; improve performance with guidance Learning Agility Pick up new concepts fast (tech + financial domain) Delivery Ownership Follow through on commitments; communicate early if blocked Collaboration Work openly with engineers, analysts and business users Professionalism Show maturity, punctuality, and care when working with clients Minimum Requirements Degree or NQF Level 7 equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or similar 3–5 years professional software engineering experience Strong proficiency in Python 3.x Hands-on experience building backend APIs/services (FastAPI, Django or Flask) Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.) Good understanding of databases & writing efficient queries Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment Exposure to distributed / event-driven systems Basic knowledge of async programming and messaging systems (advantageous) Experience with Kubernetes or cloud platforms (advantageous) Tech Stack You’ll Work With Python 3.x (primary language) FastAPI / Django / Flask Docker • CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI) PostgreSQL • Redis • MongoDB Kafka / RabbitMQ (depending on projects) Prometheus • Grafana • Sentry (observability) You don’t need experience in all of these — curiosity and willingness to learn are key . Growth & Culture You’ll enjoy this role if you like: Applying engineering thinking to real-world business problems Designing the solution, not just following instructions Learning new concepts fast and stepping into challenges Building structure where none exists You’ll have strong mentorship and a clear path to grow into Senior Software Engineer . Important Notes This is a client-facing role in a regulated environment Hybrid setup with flexible remote days Supportive team, high pace — you’ll always be learning You are required to undergo credit/criminal checks required by financial institutions Apply if you want to solve real engineering challenges , build credible experience in the FinTech domain, and grow fast in a team that values both people and delivery. #J-18808-Ljbffr