Software Engineer: Back-End

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Date: 19 Feb 2025

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

Company: Capitec Bank Ltd

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We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

1. To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here!

2.  Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.

Purpose Statement

  • The level I Software Engineer plays an integral part in a cross-functional team dedicated to the full software development lifecycle, from concept, to development to deployment and ultimately operating of each product. At this level, software engineers are expected to support and collaborate with other Software Engineers and the delivery team, actively participating in problem-solving and contributing to the development and success of projects.
  • The Back-end Software Engineer plays a crucial role in building solutions that offer optimum performance, reliability, and scale. They are responsible for writing and testing code for the development of the server-side components that power the application's functionality. 
     

Education (Minimum)

  • Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Knowledge and Experience

Experience:

  • 1 years’ proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery and implementation (in relevant development technologies/node.js/JavaScript/TypeScript). Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies

Knowledge: 

  • Has a working knowledge of the following:
  • IT systems development processes (SDLC)
  • Application development
  • Programming foundations
  • Basic Algorithms and Data structures
  • Version Control
  • Testing practices, unit testing and test-driven development
  • Database systems and query optimization (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
  • Basic RESTful API design and integration.
  • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
  • Microservice and event driven architectures
  • Deployment using kubernetes and containerisation
     

Skills

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

Additional Information

  • Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.