Full-Stack Software Engineer, Johannesburg

Build secure, scalable digital payment solutions that power real-world impact. Join a high-performing engineering environment where delivery, quality, and innovation intersect.

This role sits within a dynamic software engineering function focused on modernising digital payment capabilities across multiple platforms. You will design and deliver end-to-end features across the full stack, translating complex business and operational requirements into robust, scalable solutions within a multi-team environment.

You will contribute to building responsive user experiences, secure backend services, and well-structured APIs, while maintaining strong engineering standards through testing, CI/CD, and continuous improvement. The role also requires active participation in incident management, root-cause analysis, and ongoing system reliability enhancements.

The client is a leading financial services organisation operating at scale across Africa, with a strong focus on digital transformation, security, and customer-centric innovation.

What You'll Do

• Design and build full-stack solutions across front-end, back-end, and data layers
• Develop and maintain APIs with strong design principles, versioning, and performance considerations
• Build responsive and accessible user interfaces integrated with secure backend systems
• Apply secure-by-design principles aligned with OWASP standards
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and ensure release readiness
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous delivery improvements
• Support production environments through incident analysis and resolution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, QA, and business stakeholders

What You Bring

• 4–10+ years of full-stack software engineering experience (level dependent on experience)
• Strong proficiency in backend development (e.g., Java and Spring Boot or similar)
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
• Solid understanding of API design, microservices, and distributed systems
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, and Agile delivery environments
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and web application security standards
• Exposure to containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes) and event-driven systems is advantageous
• Fintech or payments experience is beneficial

What Success Looks Like

• Delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing full-stack solutions
• Consistent contribution to engineering quality and team best practices
• Improved system reliability and reduced production incidents
• Effective collaboration across technical and business teams
• Continuous learning and adoption of modern engineering approaches