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  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa ATS Client Full-time

    ATS Client in Cape Town seeks a Senior Back End Software Engineer with strong Java expertise to design, build, and operate scalable cloud-native systems on AWS. You will lead a cross-functional team, delivering robust backend services and guiding other engineers through production deployments and maintenance.Required 6+ years in backend development, solid...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Ozow Full-time

    Meet OzowOzow is a leading fintech company that's redefining digital payments in South Africa and beyond. We're dedicated to making payments more accessible, secure, and convenient for both businesses and consumers. As a fast-growing player in the financial technology sector, Ozow fosters a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusivity. We believe in...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa TMA Proactive Partners Remote Full-time

    TMA Proactive Partners is recruiting on behalf of a growing international digital product and technology studio for a Senior Software Developer role. The position requires a strong Java engineer with full-stack capability to contribute across architecture, backend, frontend, cloud deployment and AI integrations.You will work with product, design and...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full-time

    Boardroom Appointments is seeking an experienced back-end developer in Cape Town to design, implement, and maintain scalable Java-based services and APIs. You will work on RESTful interfaces, database objects, and messaging with RabbitMQ, while applying microservice principles.You will mentor teammates, participate in code reviews, and contribute across all...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Remote Full-time R 550,000 - R 750,000 Contract

    Remote Senior Software Engineering Recruiter Our client, a cutting-edge recruitment consultancy, is seeking an highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineering Recruiter to join their team in a fully remote capacity. This critical role focuses on identifying, engaging, and securing top-tier software engineering talent for our clients across various...

  • Java Engineer

    12 hours ago


    cape town, western cape, South Africa QE Services IT Recruitment Full-time

    My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Java Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain cloud-ready software services and RESTful APIs. Develop and maintain microservices using Java or Kotlin and the Spring Framework. Take ownership of software features throughout the...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Vodafone Group Plc Full-time

    When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1.The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa.Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2026.Role Purpose/Business Unit:The Senior Software Engineer is a full-stack engineer responsible for accelerating the adoption of AI practices in Software Development in Identity and Access Management. This role is...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Carlysle Talent Search - Centurion Full-time

    Senior Software EngineerReference: DBN000771-AD-2Want to work from home?! Our client develops software solutions that support best-in-class visualization, data-driven communication, and platform independence, building upon an API-driven integration into any open BI software. With KPI-CHAT, they take real-time data collaboration to the next level.We are...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa QE Services IT Recruitment Full-time

    QE Services IT Recruitment is seeking a Java Engineer for a permanent role in Cape Town. The position focuses on designing, developing and maintaining cloud-ready software services and RESTful APIs within a modern Java ecosystem.You will work with Spring Boot, Angular and related technologies to build scalable microservices, design robust databases and...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Communicate Recruitment Full-time

    Job Description:As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work within cross-functional agile teams, partnering with developers, designers, product managers, and technical leaders to deliver exceptional mobile experiences.Key responsibilities include:Building and maintaining mobile applications using FlutterDeveloping scalable, clean, and efficient...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Parvana Full-time

    Zohorecruit's client in Cape Town seeks an experienced Android/Kotlin developer to contribute to a Kotlin Android application, designing, developing and testing code in Kotlin and Java.You will draft technical specs, perform code reviews, monitor performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to publish to the Play Store. Requires 5+ years in...


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa ATS Client Full-time

    ATS Client in Cape Town seeks a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with strong Java, Spring Boot, Postgre SQL, Kafka, and AWS expertise. You will contribute to scalable, high-performance back-end systems and cloud-based integrations within a collaborative team. The role focuses on delivering full-stack solutions, API design, and continuous improvement...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Neptune Full-time R 550,000 - R 900,000 Contract

    Yoyo helps South Africa's most loved brands turn everyday transactions into moments their customers remember. We're the partner behind delightful loyalty and rewards experiences - effortless to run, delightful to receive. For nearly 20 years we've been the infrastructure behind digital vouchers, gift cards and loyalty programmes, and today we reward millions...

  • Senior Frontend

    4 hours ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Blue Pearl PTY Full-time

    Senior Frontend (Full Stack) Software Engineer Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 05/29/2026 We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Frontend Engineer with 10+ years of professional software development experience to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of our Vue.js frontend applications. You will take ownership of frontend architecture, drive...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, a rapidly expanding software development company known for its innovative solutions, is looking for a Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend development to join their fully remote team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance, scalable backend systems...


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa AES Global Full-time

    A technology business in consumer asset finance is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Cape Town, building the platforms that let customers buy essential goods on credit and pay them off over time. This is deliberately not a role where you code all day in one stack. You’ll build across the ecosystem — cloud services, several front-ends, native...


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa Impact Full-time

    Silversmith Capital Partners is looking for a Senior Software Engineer III in Cape Town, South Africa. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering software solutions, collaborating with a distributed team, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience in Java, SQL, and Agile methodologies. The role offers a hybrid...


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full-time

    Boardroom Appointments is seeking a senior software engineer in Cape Town to lead engineering teams and translate business goals into scalable technical solutions. The role requires strong communication and a DDD-based microservice approach within AWS/Terraform and a modern tech stack. You will collaborate with stakeholders to align product objectives with...


  • cape town, western cape, South Africa Internetwork Expert Full-time

    Pinewood.AI is seeking an experienced Senior Developer to join our Cape Town-based software hub. You will help design, develop, and deliver features for our Automotive Intelligence Platform while collaborating with UK-based Product and Engineering teams. Join a hands-on, full-stack role focusing on C#, .NET Core, SQL, and scalable integrations. You will...

  • Senior Frontend

    12 hours ago


    cape town, western cape, South Africa ATS Client Full-time

    Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Frontend Engineer with 10+ years of professional software development experience to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of our Vue.js frontend applications. You will take ownership of frontend architecture, drive engineering best practices, and ensure scalable, maintainable, and...