Software Development Engineer

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa AnyVan Ltd Full time R90 000 - R120 000 per year
Got Drive? Join AnyVan as we make moving anything, anywhere miles better and build a career that moves just as fast.

Back in 2009, our CEO Angus saw half-empty vans everywhere and knew there had to be a better way That's how AnyVan began. He set out to create the world's most efficient logistics technology and help halve the number of wasted miles by filling those empty vans.

Since then we've become the nation's favourite way to move, with over 150k five-star reviews and 5 million customers in the UK and Europe. Our team of 400 AnyVanners across London, Cape Town and Bogota is proving that moving doesn't have to cost the earth by helping save 8,520 tonnes of Carbon each year.

Software Engineer at AnyVan - Build Tech That Moves the World
At AnyVan, technology isn't just part of what we do, it drives everything we do.
How We Work

We're an agile organisation. Most teams use Scrum with two-week sprints, but we're not dogmatic. Our engineering and product managers are encouraged to adapt processes to fit their team's rhythm.

We're a cloud-first company built on AWS, and we believe in pragmatic engineering: delivering real business value, not just writing code. Our senior engineers regularly collaborate with stakeholders across all levels, from ops to execs, ensuring technology decisions align with real-world needs.

Our Tech Stack
  • Backend: Java (Spring) & Python
  • Frontend: JavaScript )
  • Infrastructure: AWS
  • Legacy: PHP (in active migration)
  • Other: TypeScript (where appropriate)
We're pragmatic about tech, we'll use the right tool for the job. If you're passionate about modern, scalable systems and can handle working on some legacy code, you'll fit right in.

What You'll Do
  • Troubleshoot, design, and implement software that helps scale and future-proof our platform
  • Write clean, logical, and maintainable code that's ready for production
  • Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and non-technical stakeholders to solve complex problems
  • Champion testing and quality practices to ensure robust, reliable releases
  • Continuously look for ways to improve our systems, tools, and workflows
What you'll bring:
  • Experience with our tech stack or in similar languages with a desire to learn
  • A genuine passion for delivering high-quality, customer-focused solutions
  • An understanding of web technologies and scalability
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, QA practices, and Agile delivery
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • A proactive mindset, you don't wait to be told; you make things happen
  • Based in the UK and able to commute to our Hammersmith office (3 days a week minimum)
What We Offer:

Competitive Salary - Highly competitive salaries

Generous Time Off - 20 days +public holidays and Christmas Eve on us

Health & Wellbeing - ZAR1000 pr month towards cover with Momentum/Discovery

Future Ready - 5% you, 5% us

Easy Travel - Free parking or transport home after 7pm

Daily Perks - In-house barista coffee, free breakfast every day

Culture & Community - Weekly drinks, fun socials, and rewards that take you places (literally - last winners hit the Alps)

Career Growth - Join a disruptive technology leader and fast forward your career move

Our company values are:
  • Have fun, get it done (work hard play hard, satisfaction in results, do the right thing)
  • Progress over perfection (Innovate and disrupt, Curious and adaptable, Work quick, learn quicker)
  • One team thinking big (Collaborate and communicate, Celebrate wins , Embrace challenges)
DE&I

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to be part of our mission and contribute to our vibrant culture.

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