Senior Software Engineer Developer
Durban - South Africa
Job Summary
Are you a seasoned developer ready to take ownership of complex integrated software products in the financial services/payments sector This is a Senior Software Developer position strictly for experienced professionals. If youre still building your commercial experience this opportunity is not for you.
Locations (On-prem):
- La Lucia KZN
Salary: R80000 R105000 per month neg bonuses excellent benefits continued learning
The Opportunity
- Architect and design integrated software solutions ensuring compliance and technical excellence.
- Lead implementation of best practices drive code quality and mentor team members.
- Manage development release and maintenance of multiple integrated products.
- Optimise CI/CD pipelines automate deployments and ensure robust test coverage.
- Collaborate across teams drive knowledge sharing and continuously improve engineering practices.
- Leverage AI tools and techniques to accelerate coding testing and delivery or demonstrate a strong willingness to adopt AI-driven development practices.
What Youll Need
- 46 years solid commercial experience in enterprise software development ideally within financial services or payments we will require References.
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
- Advanced proficiency (latest LTS) cloud (OnPrem & Cloud) CI/CD and modern DevOps tooling (e.g. Terraform Docker Kubernetes).
- Proven track record delivering across APIs microservices and integrated systems.
- Strong understanding of compliance security and regulatory requirements.
- Experience leading small/medium projects and mentoring developers.
- AI experience (e.g. code generation automated testing optimisation) or a proactive mindset to adopt AI tools for efficiency - such as Claude Copilot or similar.
Interview Process
Stage 1: Technical Interview youll meet the panel to:
- Demonstrate hands-on experience and problem-solving skills expected of a Senior Software Developer with enterprise software development experience using modern software development practices.
- Psychometric assessment
- Reference check
- MIE education and criminal checks
This Role Is Not For
- Junior or entry-level developers.
- Recent graduates or those seeking their first commercial role.
- Candidates requiring remote or hybrid working arrangements.
Remuneration & Benefits
Salary: R80000 R105000 per month neg
Bonuses: Performance-based bonuses x 2 p/a
Benefits include:
o Medical Aid
o Provident Fund
o Insured Benefits: Group Life Income Protector Funeral Fund
Capital Disability
o On-site facilities: Canteen Gym Learning & Development programmes
Only candidates with the required experience and background will be
considered. Junior and entry-level applications will not be reviewed.
- If you meet the criteria and are ready for a challenging rewarding role in KZN apply now.