Software Engineer, Analytics

Location - Cape Town, South Africa (hybrid)

Why Confluence?

At Confluence, we’ve always been driven by a commitment to innovation, precision, and partnership in the investment data space. Our global footprint now spans multiple countries, giving our employees the opportunity to get exposure to other countries and cultures. And it stands to reason that none of this would have been possible without the hundreds of hard-working employees who work at Confluence.

More about the role & team

Join the team and help build a business-critical financial technology platform used across the investment management industry.

We're looking for a Software Engineer with strong C#/.NET and SQL Server experience to contribute to the development of a mature product with an ambitious roadmap. While the role is primarily backend-focused, you'll also work across the full stack using React and JavaScript.

Working within a small international team, you'll collaborate with product, operations and engineering stakeholders to solve complex business problems, design scalable solutions, and deliver high-quality software. The team is also embracing AI-enabled development practices, making curiosity around modern engineering tools and ways of working an advantage.

Technology Stack

Core: C#, .NET, SQL Server, React, JavaScript

Additional exposure: AWS, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, Redis, NServiceBus and ECS.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and enhancing backend services using C#/.NET and SQL Server
• Contributing to frontend development using React and JavaScript
• Translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Participating in technical design and problem-solving discussions
• Collaborating with stakeholders across engineering, product and operations
• Using AI tools to improve development workflows and software delivery

Why Join Us?

• Work on a sophisticated FinTech platform with a significant development roadmap
• Join a small team where your work has visible impact
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple international locations
• Learn from experienced engineers and technical specialists
• Develop AI-enabled software engineering capabilities
• Build expertise within investment technology and financial services

What skills and experience do I need to succeed?

Essential

• 3-5 years' commercial software development experience
• Strong C#/.NET development skills
• Strong SQL Server experience
• Solid backend engineering capabilities
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience contributing to technical design and solution discussions
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science or a related discipline

Desirable

• Full Stack development experience
• React and JavaScript
• Experience using AI tools within software development workflows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working with product stakeholders
• Interest in financial technology or investment systems

What do we offer?

Confluence offers generous benefit packages for team members. As a growing, global organization, we are always looking for ways to ensure that our employees can access benefits that matter to them and their families. This includes:

Generous Time Off packages including additional half days with each public holiday in your location.

Global Career Development opportunities

Social Events

Referral Bonus scheme - Upto $3,000 per successful referral

Plus many more!

More about the Location

We offer flexible working options for all employees. This role will be based in Cape Town, with some hybrid working from our Cape Town office. You should therefore be within a commutable distance.

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Values

We look for people who align with our 4 values.

Integrity

Face reality with honesty, courage and accountability

Imagination

Deal creatively with challenges and envision what the world could be

Discipline

Build good habits into reflexes which become a part of our life

Service

Committed to the success of others

If you would like to find out more about a Career at Confluence, please apply today.

Note that you may be required to attend an in person interview during the hiring process.

Confluence is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act.

Note that Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals (PDIs) in line with our Employment Equity (EE) plan.

AI Friendly Interview Process

We recognise that AI tools are becoming a standard part of how many people work. Candidates are welcome to use AI throughout our interview process.

If you choose to use AI during an interview or assessment, we may ask you to share your screen so that we can better understand your thinking, decision making and approach to using the technology.

Our aim is to assess your skills, experience, judgement and problem solving abilities, including how you make use of modern tools in a professional setting.

Pre-Employment Screening Disclaimer

As part of our recruitment process, we carry out identity checks on all candidates. Offers of employment are conditional upon the completion of satisfactory background checks prior to the commencement of work. These checks may include verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and other relevant pre-employment screening.

Please note that additional checks may be required depending on the nature of the role and the jurisdiction in which the role is based or operates. These may include, but are not limited to, criminal record checks or financial background checks where applicable.