Senior Software Engineer – Level III at Salt South Africa

About the Role:

• We’re looking for a highly experienced Full Stack Software Engineer to join a cross-functional team and take a leading role in the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge web applications. You’ll work across both front-end and back-end systems, contribute to the full software development lifecycle, and help shape scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions.
• This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, excels at solving complex problems, and wants to make a significant impact through technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities:
Software Design & Architecture:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into well-structured technical solutions
• Design and build scalable software systems with consideration for performance, reliability, and future expansion
• Create secure, resilient, and cost-efficient applications
• Introduce best practices, patterns, and technologies across the engineering team

Development & Integration:

• Build and maintain front-end and back-end components for complex web applications
• Develop reusable APIs, code libraries, and scalable microservices
• Optimise systems to handle increasing user demands

Database & Application Logic:

• Design and implement efficient data models and storage solutions
• Write algorithms and business logic to drive robust workflows

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Champion automated testing and CI/CD practices
• Perform code reviews and guide peers on quality and performance
• Identify and address security and performance vulnerabilities

Operations & Troubleshooting:

• Investigate and resolve complex production issues
• Monitor and react to system alerts in a timely manner
• Lead root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes

Leadership & Continuous Improvement:

• Mentor engineers and support onboarding of new team members
• Stay current with emerging technologies and continuously evolve development practices
• Collaborate with product managers and technical leaders to align on delivery and scope

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 / National Certificate
• Relevant IT or software development certification or qualification
• 6+ years’ experience in both front-end and back-end development
• Strong understanding of SDLC, cloud platforms, and modern architectural patterns
• Experience with both monolithic and microservices-based applications

Technical Expertise:

• Languages & Frameworks: .NET, C#, Java
• Database Technologies: SQL, NoSQL
• DevOps & Cloud: AWS, Kubernetes, containerization
• APIs: RESTful design and integration
• Architecture: Microservices, event-driven systems
• Tools: CI/CD pipelines, front-end build tools, version control

Soft Skills & Strengths:

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage priorities