Intermediate Software Developer, Johannesburg

Location:

Hybrid (Melrose Arch, Johannesburg) Employment Type:

Full-Time Industry:

Financial Services | IT | SaaS

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a fast-growing technology business to recruit a capable and motivated

Intermediate Software Developer . This role is ideal for someone with a solid development foundation who is ready to deepen their technical expertise while contributing to meaningful, real-world systems. You’ll join a collaborative team building scalable web applications that support complex financial processes in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

About the Role As an Intermediate Software Developer, you’ll contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from feature design and coding through to testing, deployment, and production support. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers, take ownership of features, and continue growing your skills in a supportive, agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment

Build and enhance scalable web-based applications and features

Troubleshoot technical challenges, especially around secure and sensitive data

Improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability

Apply clean coding and secure development best practices

Participate in QA, testing, and production support

Collaborate with team members to improve systems and user experience

What You’ll Bring

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

2–5 years of software development experience, ideally in a web-based environment

Experience with a modern web framework

Strong understanding of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL

Good coding practices with a focus on performance and maintainability

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Comfortable working in an agile, collaborative team

Growth mindset and willingness to learn new technologies

Nice to Have

Experience with Python and Django

Exposure to NumPy or Pandas

Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS

Experience using Git or similar version control tools

Interest or exposure to cybersecurity or financial systems

What’s On Offer

Opportunity to work on impactful software used in global financial environments

Exposure to a modern tech stack and meaningful technical challenges

Learning and development support, including courses and conferences

Collaborative team culture where contributions are recognised

Clear opportunities for career growth and development

Company Culture You’ll join a team that values curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement. The environment is collaborative, fast-moving, and quality-focused, with a strong emphasis on learning, initiative, and building confident, well-rounded developers.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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