Intermediate Software Engineer

Intermediate Software Engineer

Reporting to: Chief of Product
Service Unit: Technology
Location: Pretoria, Menlyn (In‑office; hybrid after successful completion of probation)

About the Role

As an Intermediate Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable software solutions. You'll work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and designers, taking ownership of features and components while continuing to grow your technical depth and understanding of the broader system.

We are building technology that simplifies e‑commerce through intelligent systems, seamless payments, and reliable logistics. Our teams move quickly, value ownership, and focus on delivering practical solutions that make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Maintenance

• Design, develop, and maintain reliable, scalable software solutions.
• Write clean, well‑structured code that meets quality and performance standards.

Team Collaboration

• Work with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver features that solve business and user problems.
• Participate actively in planning sessions, stand‑ups, and retrospectives.

Code Quality & Learning

• Participate in code reviews, incorporating feedback to improve code quality and consistency.
• Follow established engineering standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Continuously develop technical skills through hands‑on work and collaboration.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay up to date with relevant technologies and development practices.
• Contribute ideas that improve system performance, maintainability, and user experience.

Ownership & Delivery

• Take responsibility for assigned tasks and features from development through to deployment.
• Deliver work on time and to a high standard, escalating risks or blockers when necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience & Technical Skills

• 3–5 years of professional software development experience.
• Exposure to e‑commerce, logistics, or fintech environments is advantageous.

Technical Exposure (one or more areas):

• Frontend: React, Vue, Angular, or similar frameworks
• Backend: Go, C#, Java, JavaScript, or comparable languages
• Mobile: React Native or similar mobile frameworks (advantageous)

We are Looking For

• Solid Engineering Foundations: Comfortable building production‑ready code with guidance where needed.
• Problem‑Solving Mindset: Able to break down problems and implement practical, maintainable solutions.
• Collaboration: Works well in cross‑functional teams and communicates effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Growth‑Oriented: Eager to learn, improve, and take on increasing responsibility over time.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned work and follows through on commitments.