Back-end SE Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Apr 9, 2026. Salt scores C on the Alion truth index.
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Back-end SE Engineer
Ref: JO-2603-359699
IT
1,000 - 4,999 Employee
ZAR 500.00 - ZAR 750.00 per hour
Environment:
Hybrid
Contract Type:
Contract
Starts:
2026-11-01
Duration:
6 months
Role Title: Software Engineer III
Division: Client Experience Delivery: Retail
Location: Stellenbosch
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 earns 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 X, 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:
The Level III Software Engineer plays an integral part in a cross-functional team dedicated to the full software development lifecycle, from concept to development, deployment, and ultimately operating each product. At this level, Software Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing complex software systems and applications, considering scalability, performance, and future requirements. They guide and support developers and stakeholders in scoping, progress, status, and resolution of engineering problems.
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. These engineers will be responsible for developing applications and supporting various systems, particularly focusing on building and operationalizing the back end to support systems related to cell phones, live data, and other products outside traditional banking. The emphasis is on database skills due to the data capabilities we are developing.
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
- Java
- Spring boot
- PostgreSQL (Non-Negotiable)
- Kafka (Non-Negotiable)
- AWS (Non-Negotiable)
Skills:
- Analytical Skills
- 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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