Senior Software Engineer

Overview

Welcome to OLX. Software innovation is the driving force behind the success of Property
24. We strive for outstanding user experiences on our websites, desktop, and mobile applications. We’ve created the leading property marketplaces in SA and Kenya, and are by no means finished. Join the tech‑savvy team where quality, scale and performance are the foundations of our success. We’re always growing our products, so if you’re one of SA’s talented software developers, you’d be a great addition to our team.

At OLX, we work together to build a more sustainable world through trade. We make it safe, smart, and convenient to buy and sell cars, find housing, get jobs, buy and sell household goods, and more. Our colleagues around the world help to serve millions of people every month through its well‑loved consumer brands including OLX, Otodom, Property
24, Auto Trader. Join OLX and see how far you can go. This role is open as remote for all candidates based in South Africa.

We are looking for someone who:

• Likes building websites, backend systems or mobile applications.
• We are building a worldwide platform and need your help to succeed.
• If you are all about software development, performance, scale and user experience then come and be part of our dedicated and successful team.

• Minimum 5 years experience with C#
• University or related Computer Science degree/diploma
• South African citizenship
• Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, Boot Strap, LESS etc)
• Microsoft Web Stack (MVC, C#, Razor, IIS, ASP.Net)
• Mobile Application Development (iOS, Mono, Android, Java etc)
• High performance/scale technologies (Caching, Load Balancing, Profiling, Indexing etc)
• Relational Databases (Microsoft SQL)
• Good attention to detail
• Open to and willing to give critique
• Genuinely interested in coming up with the best solution
• Constantly learning about the things they are busy with and sharing with others

• Working with latest development tools
• Fast development environment
• No constant overtime to meet deadlines
• Guidance from and access to some very talented people
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

OLX values diversity and welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, disabilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. Our employment equity goals will be taken into account in our selection process. If we’re blown away by your CV, we’ll call you in for an interview. We look forward to meeting you. To support our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and compliance with South Africa’s Employment Equity Act, we collect gender and race information to help us monitor and promote equal opportunities.

Please note that this information is confidential and does not influence hiring decisions, which are based solely on qualifications and experience.