Jobs at Progressive Edge

The Position

• This role is suited to an intermediate software engineer who wants to do more than just deliver tickets. The team values developers who are eager to contribute to product thinking, user experience, and technical design. The role involves working with cross-functional teams product managers, UX designers, QA, and other engineers to build user-facing software thats thoughtful, scalable, and purposeful.
• Although the work is remote, the team meets in person quarterly in Cape Town.

The benefits of applying

• Opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting and meaningful projects
• Dedicated budget and structured support for training and development
• Access to an experienced mentor aligned to the developers personal growth goals
• Collaborative team culture that encourages experimentation and learning
• Exposure to both technical and product decision-making
• Flexible work setup with trust-based accountability
• Focus on building software that solves real-world problems

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Write clean, maintainable code based on agile product backlogs
• Collaborate closely with UX and product teams to influence feature design
• Contribute to architecture and design decisions with the technical lead
• Support deployed software and respond to real-world use
• Raise technical risks early and share solutions with the team
• Continuously learn and improve individually and as part of the group

Requirements to apply:

• Minimum of 2 - 5 years experience as a professional software engineer
• Relevant degree in computer science or engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• Cloud-based infrastructure (AWS or Google Cloud)
• Mobile development using Flutter and Dart, or native Android/iOS
• Modern web frameworks (Angular, React, etc.)
• RESTful or GraphQL APIs
• Relational and NoSQL databases
• CI/CD pipelines and deployment tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Interest in elegant code, thoughtful design, and collaborative delivery
• Preference for developers who enjoy breadth and variety over deep specialization

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The Role

• This is a hands-on senior role, working directly with the CTO to support and improve their current platforms while also helping lead future technical direction. The right candidate will be confident working across the full stack, enjoy mentoring others, and be excited about working in a purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CTO to maintain and enhance .NET MVC applications
• Lead the upgrade of their Angular implementation (currently v11)
• Design responsive web interfaces for a range of devices
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers
• Act as an internal advocate for AI adoption and innovation
• Collaborate with product and leadership teams to define and build scalable solutions
• Maintain and improve Azure infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
• Resolve complex bugs and performance issues
• Contribute to clean, well-reviewed code and testing practices

What They're Looking For

• 8+ years of experience with C# and the .NET stack
• Expertise in .NET Core and Angular (v11+), including migration projects
• Strong grasp of responsive design, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend tools
• Knowledge of JavaScript libraries (e.g., Angular, Knockout)
• Proficiency in SQL Server and ORMs like Entity Framework
• Experience with Azure services, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Hangfire, serverless architecture (e.g., Azure Functions), and SendGrid
• Comfortable using Gmail, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Jira

Ideal Attributes

• Strong technical ability paired with a genuine love for coding
• A self-starter who can manage their time effectively and work independently
• Collaborative and able to communicate clearly in a remote team
• Enthusiastic about innovation, AI, and continuous improvement
• Reliable under pressure and able to juggle shifting priorities
• Analytical thinker who can translate business needs into technical solutions
• A natural mentor who enjoys helping others develop

Practical Details

• Fully remote, with all equipment provided. However, we do prefer to consider those in Cape Town for in person meetings with the CTO
• Requires a stable Wi-Fi or fibre internet connection
• Core working hours: 09:00 17:00, Monday to Friday
• Start date: As soon as possible

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About the Role

• The Business Development Manager will focus on acquiring new clients and driving revenue growth. Reporting to the Sales Manager, this role is pivotal to expanding the company's market presence. You'll be responsible for the full sales cycle from prospecting and lead qualification to closing deals while collaborating with internal teams to ensure customer needs are met. The ideal candidate will bring a strong financial sales background, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to exceed targets.

Key Responsibilities:

New Business Development (75%)

• Lead the end-to-end sales process, from lead qualification to contract signing and CRM updates.
• Identify customer needs, recommend tailored solutions, negotiate pricing, and close deals.
• Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets, driving revenue growth.

Prospecting and Lead Generation (25%)

• Identify, qualify, and engage new prospects using multiple channels, including outbound outreach, networking, and referrals.
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, ensuring sustained opportunity flow.

Strategic Collaboration and Communication

• Partner with engineering and product teams to relay customer requirements and influence product development.
• Create clear, compelling proposals, including ROI summaries and customized quotes, that address client needs and expectations.

Sales Strategy and Representation

• Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies to promote new products and services.
• Represent the company at conferences, trade shows, and speaking engagements to enhance visibility and build relationships.

Requirements:

• Sales experience in Finance/ FinTech or selling into financial departments: 5+ years in B2B sales. You will need a strong track record of exceeding targets (essential).
• Degree Preferred: Bachelors Degree is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (essential) as well as good presentation skills. This is a client-facing role.
• New Business Expertise: Proven ability to manage the full sales cycle, with a focus on prospecting, solution selling, and deal closure (essential).
• Collaborative Spirit: Works effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure client success and drive product alignment.

Nice to Haves:

• SaaS FinTech Sales would be a huge plus
• Knowledge of or exposure to Credit Management or similar would be useful but not required
• Sales experience with forecasting tools or financial software or compliance regulatory software, or similar

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About the Role

• The Digital Marketing Lead will take ownership of the execution and refinement of the company's digital strategy. This includes managing and optimizing all digital channels from website to social media to email campaigns. It will include other channels too such as Webinars and paid media. With a clear focus on measurable outcomes, this person will align closely with sales, account management, and product teams to ensure marketing efforts directly contribute to business goals.
• With very little already in place, you will get to design, plan, and implement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize performance across all digital channels including the website, email, social, search, online advertising, and content platforms.
• Lead the execution of integrated campaigns that drive inbound lead generation, support outbound initiatives, and enhance brand visibility.
• Use data to inform marketing decisions regularly track, analyze, and report on the performance of all digital efforts, proposing improvements and testing hypotheses.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support product launches, customer success stories, and targeted campaigns.
• Produce high-quality, compelling digital content that aligns with brand messaging and business objectives.
• Support the development of customer marketing initiatives that drive upsell and retention.
• Manage external vendors, tools, and platforms to maximize marketing ROI and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to thought leadership and innovation within the marketing team.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• 5+ years in a B2B digital marketing role, ideally in a SaaS environment.
• Strong experience with demand generation, campaign execution, and performance tracking.
• Proficiency across digital tools and platforms (CRM, marketing automation, analytics, CMS, etc.).
• Analytical mindset with the ability to extract insights and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills comfortable working cross-functionally.
• Highly organized, creative, and detail-oriented.
• Experience in fintech or marketing to finance professionals is a plus, but not essential.

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• The business is scaling fast and needs a commercially minded marketing leader who can translate business priorities into compelling messaging, brand presence, and revenue-generating activity. Someone who can architect the bigger picture, but who isn't afraid to lead by example and get involved in delivery when needed.
• You'll be laying the foundation getting campaigns live, shaping brand and positioning, building assets that support sales while also defining the strategic direction and assembling a high-performing in-house team over time.

What you'll lead and deliver

• Define and implement a full-funnel B2B marketing strategy tied to revenue and brand growth
• Launch and run campaigns across content, digital, social, paid, email and events
• Develop messaging and positioning that resonate across key personas and decision-makers
• Own the company's digital presence and brand identity from website to voice to visual language
• Build the tools, collateral and content that support both sales conversion and customer success
• Hire and shape an in-house marketing team that scales with the business
• Track performance metrics, report on results, and iterate based on data
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align marketing with business priorities
• Operate as the functional lead at the executive level, driving marketing impact across the business

Who this is for

• Senior marketers with at least 7 years in B2B marketing, including some team leadership
• Experienced in SaaS or product-led businesses with high-growth ambition
• Confident in both strategic planning and hands-on execution and knowing when each is needed
• Strong communicator, brand thinker and campaign builder
• Comfortable shaping new functions from scratch, not just optimising what already exists
• Commercially aware, performance-driven, and collaborative across departments
• Ready to be the marketing voice at the table, not waiting for permission to lead
• Must have experience in a smaller, start up or scale up businesses