Software Architect / Engineer, Cape Town

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who is ready to design, develop, and deliver robust, scalable, and innovative solutions across the full technology stack. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in both front end and back‑end development, coupled with proficiency in database design and administration, and a solid understanding of modern software architecture. You will lead a team through the full software development lifecycle and drive process improvements. This role combines hands‑on coding with high‑level system design, ideal for someone who can both

build and architect scalable mobile solutions . You will be responsible for delivering a robust, high‑performance application built with Flutter, supported by a scalable backend in Java, and deployed on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Relocation for the main employee to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is provided.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end architecture of the mobile application (frontend + backend)

Develop and maintain the mobile app using Flutter

Design and build scalable backend services using Java

Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS

Define system integrations (APIs, payment gateways, booking engines, CRM systems)

Ensure performance, security, and scalability of the platform

Establish coding standards, best practices, and technical documentation

Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to deliver a seamless user experience

Troubleshoot and optimize application performance

Requirements

Proven experience building and launching mobile applications using Flutter

Strong backend development experience with Java (e.g., Spring Boot or similar frameworks)

Hands‑on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, API Gateway)

Experience in system architecture and scalable application design

Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database design

Experience with third‑party integrations (payments, booking systems, notifications)

Ability to work both strategically (architect) and hands‑on (engineer)

Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Experience building booking, hospitality, or marketplace platforms

Familiarity with real‑time systems (availability, reservations, queue management)

Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Experience working on high‑traffic consumer applications

Benefits

Competitive salary packages - aligned with market standards and experience

Visa (1 year temp)&Flights into the country for non‑citizens

Accommodation

Transportation Allowance

Career development&Internal promotions - grow with us across departments and seasons

Creative&collaborative work culture - built on passion, innovation, and attention to detail

Exposure to high‑end hospitality&entertainment concepts - gain experience in premium F&B and entertainment

Experience working on premium events within The Groves, Riyadh Season

Cultural diversity - join a team of passionate professionals from around the world

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