Senior Software Engineer - Fintech
South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Software Development
Backend Developer, Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Cloud Engineer - Software
About the Role
Our client, a rapidly growing and innovative Fin Tech company, is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic technology team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere in South Africa while contributing to the development of cutting-edge financial solutions. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and secure software systems that power our next-generation financial platforms.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in backend development, a deep understanding of microservices architecture, and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges in the financial services industry. You will collaborate with a talented team of engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality software products.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using (Specify Language/Framework, e.g., Python/Django, Java/Spring Boot, Node.js/Express).
- Architect and implement microservices-based solutions, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to coding best practices and standards.
- Collaborate with front-end developers and product managers to define API requirements and integrate user-facing elements.
- Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and ensuring code quality.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the technology stack.
- Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions.
- Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise within the team.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend development.
- Proven experience designing and building scalable microservices architectures.
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, C#) and associated frameworks.
- Strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., SQL, No
SQL) and data modeling. - Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
- Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
- Stock options package.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous remote work stipend for home office setup.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
- Flexible working hours.
- Work on impactful projects in the rapidly evolving Fin Tech industry.
- Collaborative and innovative remote team culture.
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