Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Engineer to join our team in Cape Town City Centre. As a key member of our FinTech company, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of digital payments across Africa. With 5 years of experience in Cloud-based Backend Engineering, you will design, build, and integrate technical requirements while independently diagnosing and proposing solutions for issues and incidents.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and integrate technical requirements alongside the team across the full product portfolio.
- Ensure secure, scalable, and compliant payment processing to the Backend.
- Successfully able to build new features and enhance existing MX features.
- Effective troubleshooting and debugging of issues – Independently diagnose and propose solutions for issues and incidents, leveraging logs, monitoring, and code analysis.
Requirements
- 5 Years of experience in Cloud-based Backend Engineering.
- Strong experience with NodeJS, TypeScript and React.
- AWS experience (primarily Lambda, API Gateway and Serverless).
- Database experience (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Ability to design elegant, scalable solutions for new features.
- Able to iteratively maintain and evolve existing features to meet best practices and modern standards.
Qualifications
- Completed Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
Salary & Benefits
$120,000 – $150,000 per annum (dependent on experience), comprehensive benefits package.
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About IT / Computing / Software Jobs in Cape Town Region
The IT and computing industry in the Cape Town region is generally thriving, with a strong demand for skilled professionals in fields such as software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Typically, these roles are found across various sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, and education. As a result, career opportunities in this field are often diverse and abundant.
In terms of salary ranges, it’s common to find IT and computing professionals earning between R400 000 to R1 200 000 per annum, depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. However, please note that these figures are broad estimates and may vary significantly based on individual circumstances. For instance, senior roles or those in larger companies tend to command higher salaries, while entry-level positions may be lower.
Common skills required for IT and computing roles include proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++, experience with software development methodologies like Agile or Scrum, knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and familiarity with cloud computing platforms. Additionally, many employers also value skills such as data analysis, problem-solving, and communication.
The technology industry is a significant sector that employs IT professionals in Cape Town, followed by the financial services and manufacturing sectors. Other industries that commonly require these roles include education, healthcare, and government.
For those looking to advance their careers in IT and computing, there are various opportunities for professional development. Typically, this involves obtaining relevant certifications, such as CompTIA or Cisco, and staying up-to-date with industry trends through online courses or workshops. Many employers also provide training and mentorship programs to support employee growth. With experience and continuous learning, it’s possible to move into senior roles or specialise in a particular area of expertise.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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