Senior Software Developer

3 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time R46 800 - R180 000 per year


Senior Software Developer

Join a mission-driven tech company shaping digital solutions for Africa's future.

Cape Town | R75 000 to R90 000 per month | 08:00am to 17:00pm

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic and fast-growing technology company focused on building digital solutions that drive both commercial success and social impact. Their multidisciplinary teams blend engineering, business, and design to solve complex challenges through innovation and empathy. With a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, they empower developers to influence meaningful outcomes and help shape the digital landscape across Africa.

The Role: Senior Software Developer

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse and evolving tech ecosystem developing scalable cloud platforms, intuitive front-end applications, and mobile systems. Beyond coding, you'll play a key role in shaping product architecture, mentoring developers, and ensuring solutions deliver measurable business and social value.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain cloud-based services using AWS, Terraform, and Python.

  • Build and enhance front-end applications with JavaScript frameworks and native Android.

  • Maintain and optimise Zoho Creator app builds using Deluge scripting.

  • Lead architecture and DevOps discussions to ensure scalability and resilience.

  • Translate business requirements into efficient, user-centric technical solutions.

  • Collaborate across teams to deliver projects that balance innovation and reliability.

  • Mentor and support junior developers, fostering best practices and continuous learning.

About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

  • 6+ years of software development experience across modern tech stacks.

  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript and Python, ideally with FastAPI and database management.

  • Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as ; UX understanding is advantageous.

  • Experience with AWS, Terraform, and test-driven development.

  • Proven ability to design scalable systems and integrate complex architectures.

  • Excellent communicator and collaborator with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

  • Passionate about mentoring others and contributing to a strong developer culture.


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