Software Engineer: Back-End 10082 at Capitec Bank

About the role:

• As a Level II Senior Software Engineer in Client Engineering, you’ll be part of a high-performance team modernising the core of how Capitec manages client data. This group-level role spans all domains and products across the organisation, with a mission to decouple legacy systems, build scalable event-driven services, and deliver powerful, modern backend capabilities.
• You’ll play an integral role in a cross-functional delivery team, owning the full software development lifecycle – from design and development to deployment and operation. You’ll help shape architectural decisions, collaborate with smart people across the business, and contribute to simplifying and future-proofing our systems using a cloud-native, domain-driven approach.
• This is more than a job. It’s a chance to leave your mark on the backbone of South Africa’s most innovative bank — all while enjoying the unbeatable tech-meets-lifestyle blend of working from our campus in the beautiful Stellenbosch Winelands

Our ideal candidate has:

• Grade 12 National Certificate (Minimum)
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology (Preferred)  
• 3+ years’ proven experience in backend software development
• Experience in full SDLC and agile development processes
• Expertise in microservice and event-driven architectures
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and backend frameworks
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Familiarity with containerisation and deployment using Kubernetes
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and query optimisation

Advantageous:

• Experience with .NET or COBOL
• Exposure to legacy-modernisation and systems decommissioning

Tech Stack You’ll Work With

• Languages: Java (primary), .NET (advantage), COBOL (advantage)
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS Cloud, Kubernetes, Kafka
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MSSQL
• Tooling: GitHub, CI/CD pipelines
• Architecture: Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Domain-Driven Design