Software Engineer: Back-End

Date: 20 Oct 2025

Location: Stellenbosch, ZA

Company: Capitec Bank Ltd

Apply by: 31 October 2025

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:

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Join Us in Building the Future of Banking

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That’s 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 building a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

We are a newly formed, data-centric engineering team, separate from the banks team, focused on building APIs and services to support client data. Our mission is to enable the organization’s transition away from bank-centric systems by developing solutions for capturing and storing critical client information, such as FATCA and consentual PI.

Why Choose Us

We offer our best by living up to our core values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy, and take Ownership. Our Employee Value Proposition ensures every team member feels welcome, valued, and empowered to grow through cohesive teams, career development opportunities, and competitive benefits.

About the Role

As a Backend Software Engineer (C#/.NET Core), you will be a key contributor in a team of seven engineers focused on building robust, scalable backend services and APIs for client data. You’ll work with modern technologies including .NET Core, Docker, Kubernetes, and PostgreSQL, and deploy solutions on AWS or Azure. Collaboration with DevOps, QA, Product, and Architecture teams is essential to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using C# and .NET Core.
  • Architect and implement cloud solutions on AWS (preferred) or Azure.
  • Deploy and manage applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of applications and infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards.
  • Support the team’s mission to build data-centric solutions for client information management.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3+ years’ proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery and implementation (in relevant development technologies/language). Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies
  • Strong proficiency in C# and .NET Core for backend development.
  • Experience with Docker deployments and Kubernetes orchestration.
  • Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
  • Proficiency with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
  • Experience deploying solutions on AWS (preferred) or Azure.
  • Excellent problem-solving ability and ownership mindset.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, data-centric environment.

Education (Minimum)

  • Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

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.