Software Engineer: Back-End 10083

Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!!

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees.  Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earning the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better. 

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and can grow. 

About the role:

This team drives Capitec’s digital banking capabilities for business clients, focusing on app and online banking solutions within the business bank stack an architecture like the retail bank stack but tailored for business needs. The role centers on back-end development, where engineers build and maintain robust, scalable systems that power digital panels and ensure seamless client experiences. As a Back-End Software Engineer III, you’ll be integral to the full software development lifecycle from design and development to deployment and maintenance enhancing complex systems for performance and reliability. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring developers and collaborating with stakeholders to solve engineering challenges and improve existing products.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Grade 12 National Certificate (Minimum)
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology (Preferred)  

• 6+ years’ proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery and implementation (in relevant development technologies/language). Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies

Tech Stack and Knowledge

• Java
• Springboot
• AWS
• PostgreSQL
• Kafka

Strong Understanding

• Java and Spring boot expertise
• Strong understanding of core Java concepts and design patterns.
• Developing and maintaining robust and scalable applications with Java and Spring boot.
• RESTful APIs design

System design and architecture

• Ability to design and implement scalable, high performance and secure software solutions.
•  SOLID principles *

Database skills

• Strong proficiency in working with relational databases and/or NoSQL databases, including query optimization and data modelling.

Message-driven architecture

• Familiarity with tools like Kafka or RabbitMQ for asynchronous communication

Cloud and containerization

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes for deployment and scalability

DevOps and CI/CD

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, build tools and potentially workflow tools like Github.

Skills:

• Analytical Skills
• Leadership and Mentorship
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Problem solving skills

If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best bank in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you!

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