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Senior Software Engineer Remote | Lead & Mentor

A leading FinTech company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This position involves contributing to system architecture, mentoring junior developers, and maintaining software systems. Candidates should have 6+ years in object-oriented development, preferably with C# or Java, and ...

Senior AWS Cloud Practitioner Solution Architect (Contract)

A leading engineering firm in South Africa is looking for an AWS Cloud Practitioner to expand their team. You will be responsible for AWS solution architecture and improving the company's offerings on AWS. Required skills include Cloud services understanding, proficiency in Java, Python, or TypeScript, and knowl ...

Senior Quality Engineer Automation & API Integration

A digital banking security firm in Stellenbosch is looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to enhance their quality automation capabilities. The role includes owning manual integration testing across development teams and building automated tests. Ideal candidates have 6+ years of quality engineering experience, e ...

Nagios Driven DevOps Monitoring Specialist

A leading IT recruitment agency is seeking a DevOps Operations Specialist in South Africa. The role involves developing the next-gen software systems for business operations and requires around 5 years of experience with IT Monitoring Systems, particularly Nagios. Candidates should have experience in DevOps, pro ...

Nagios Driven DevOps Monitoring Specialist

A leading IT recruitment agency is seeking a DevOps Operations Specialist in South Africa. The role involves developing the next-gen software systems for business operations and requires around 5 years of experience with IT Monitoring Systems, particularly Nagios. Candidates should have experience in DevOps, pro ...

AI Native Backend Engineer Remote & Scalable Impact

Clickatell is seeking a backend engineer in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this role, you will build and own backend services using Java and Python, focusing on scalable and reliable systems. You will leverage AI tools such as Amazon Q and GPT to enhance development speed while ensuring high-quality outcomes. Ca ...

Intern: Digitalisation & Virtualisation Specialist

NewSpace Systems (Pty) Ltd is looking for a professional to assist with configuration efforts within internal applications. Responsibilities include updating process flows, configuring digital systems, and supporting user transitions to digital processes. Candidates should have an NQF Level 6 or 7 qualification ...

Remote Software Data Engineer – Real Time Pipelines & Lakehouse

takealot.com, South Africa’s leading online retailer, seeks a talented Software Data Engineer. You will design and maintain data architectures, optimize data delivery, and collaborate with teams to enhance data democratization. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience in software environments, with ...

Cloud Platform Engineer: Build Self Service Infra

Acuity Consultants is seeking a Software Engineer to build and automate cloud platforms within a leading FinTech company based in Cape Town. The role offers an annual salary of R800K – R900K and focuses on creating systems that manage cloud infrastructure and enhance development processes. The ideal ca ...

Senior SRE: Hybrid AWS & PCI‑DSS Platform

Blue Pearl HQ in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to support and enhance hybrid AWS cloud environments, focusing on PCI-DSS compliant financial services. The successful candidate will engage in CI/CD implementation and platform engineering practices. Applicants shoul ...

Senior Backend Engineer Cloud Native & AWS Microservices

Capitec is looking for a Senior Back‑End Software Engineer to join their team in Cape Town. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and operating scalable, cloud-native systems on AWS while collaborating with product and QA teams. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experienc ...

Senior Backend Engineer – Cloud Native APIs & Scale

Salt Digital Recruitment is seeking a Level III Back End Software Engineer in Sandton, South Africa. This role involves leading engineering efforts and developing scalable applications using Java and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in backend development, expertis ...

Associate Staff Engineer, QA Automation

5+ years of experience in manual and automation testing roles Comfortable with scripting in one or more languages like Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, VBScript Strong hands‑on experience in more than one automation tools and frameworks such as UFT, Selenium, Protractor, Appium, TestCom ...

Senior QA Automation Engineer

5+ years of experience in manual and automation testing roles Comfortable with scripting in one or more languages like Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, VBScript Strong hands‑on experience in more than one automation tools and frameworks such as UFT, Selenium, Protractor, Appium, TestCom ...

Ict project lead: deliver projects & manage budget

All Regions C++ C# Java . Net Contract Full Time Part Time Any Distance 5 km 10 km 20 km 30 km 40 km 100 km 100+ km Job Summary Manages project planning and delivery Manage project risks and issues Ensure effective budget control Manage and support project team Effective manag ...

Ict project manager

All Regions C++ C# Java . Net Contract Full Time Part Time Any Distance 5 km 10 km 20 km 30 km 40 km 100 km 100+ km Job Summary Manages project planning and delivery Manage project risks and issues Ensure effective budget control Manage and support project team Effective manag ...

Operations Engineer Centurion

Job Description: Operations Engineer (Entry) We're seeking a skilled Operations Engineer (Entry) to join our team. Your primary responsibilities will include resolving incidents, analyzing root causes, and ensuring the quality and operability of our applications. You'll collaborate closely with stake ...

Senior Application Engineer

About the job Senior Application Engineer Duties and responsibilities Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable Java code; Identify and correct bottlenecks as well as repair all errors; Write unit and UI tests to identify malfunctions and errors; < ...

Specialist QA Engineer

Experience with Report Portal for reporting purposes Understand OOP concepts in programming languages e.g., java, C#, python Manual and automation 3 + years Selenium ‐ 3 + years Any OOP programming language 3 + years Any test automation framework 3 + years ...

Automation tester (cross border payments)

Automation Tester (Cross‑Border Payments) We are seeking an experienced Automation Tester with strong domain knowledge in Cross‑Border Payments to join our QA team. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions to ensure the quality, reliability, and compliance of internation ...

Software Development Team Lead

Overview Hire Resolve’s client is seeking a talented Software Development Team Lead to join their team. The ideal person is someone who is equal parts software developer and team lead, with a strategic mindset to ensure that business demands are met. Preferably with a ...

Principal Engineer (Full Stack / Platform / Data)

Overview Job Description Role: Principal Engineer (Full-Stack / Platform / Data). Location: Cape Town, South Africa (Hybrid or On-site). Open to relocation within South Africa for the right candidate. Role Overview We are hiring a Principal Engineer to le ...

Senior RPG/AS400 Developer — Drive System Innovation

We are looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Senior Developer for the Marketing Team within the IT Department. Senior Developer will be expected to perform system analysis, write technical specifications, assist in system analysis, develop new functionality as per business requirements and p ...

Senior software engineer (php/laravel)

About the job Senior Software Engineer (PHP/Laravel) Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years experience as a Software Developer / Senior Software Developer Extensive experience in software development, including significant hands-on experience in buil ...

Senior Automation Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer to join our dynamic Operations Systems Department and take responsibility of the Quality assurance team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and execution of automated testing frameworks to ensure the reliability and performance of ou ...

Solutions Architect (Expert) 2845

Essential Skills 8+ years’ experience in full-stack development (backend & frontend) delivering custom digital solutions 3+ years as a Technical Solutions Architect Strong JavaScript expertise (modern frameworks) Solid understanding of < ...

GPU Accelerated AI Platform Engineer

Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa is seeking an AI Platform Engineer responsible for developing and optimizing the AI platform, enabling users to efficiently build and deploy models. This position focuses on integrating the platform with NVIDIA GPUs for high-performance computing. The ideal ...

Head of Revenue (Edtech)

About The Role As our Head of Revenue, you will lead the full revenue engine across HyperionDev's two major commercial verticals: B2C Admissions and B2B Corporate/SETA Learnerships. You'll oversee the regional admissions teams across the US, UK, SA, and AUS, as well as the corporate and learnersh ...

Head of product engineering

Location Cape Town, South Africa (fully office-based) Employment Type Permanent, full-time Seniority Senior leadership reporting to CEO Remuneration Market-related, commensurate with experience About the Role Payment24 is hiring a Head of Product Engineering to lead the eng ...

Senior Data Engineer Remote, Build Scalable Pipelines

A digital product consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines and work with large datasets. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong skills in Python or Java, and proficiency in SQL. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in compatible time ...

Senior Backend Engineer AI Driven Platform

A dynamic tech startup in South Africa is seeking an experienced backend engineer to join their innovative team. This role focuses on utilizing AI development tools, designing scalable backend systems using Spring and Java, and creating clean APIs that drive efficiency. With 5+ years of experience, you'll collab ...

Cloud Security Engineer Automation & Resilience

A leading tech company based in Cape Town, South Africa is looking for a Cloud Security Engineer to manage security systems and tools related to cloud technologies. This role involves analyzing existing cloud structures, creating new security methods, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candid ...

Senior Data Engineer Remote, Build Scalable Pipelines

A digital product consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines and work with large datasets. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong skills in Python or Java, and proficiency in SQL. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in compatible time ...

Senior Data Engineer Remote, Build Scalable Pipelines

A digital product consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines and work with large datasets. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong skills in Python or Java, and proficiency in SQL. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in compatible time ...

Enterprise Cloud Solutions Architect

A leading technology recruitment firm in South Africa is looking for a Solutions Architect to design powerful systems that solve complex problems. In this role, you will work with global teams and modern cloud platforms, contributing to the architecture of critical business systems. The ideal candidate has stron ...

Software Engineer Payments Platform (Remote, Agile)

A global payment solutions company is seeking a Software Engineer to join their team in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves designing and developing high-performance software products used in financial transactions, requiring a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and 2+ years of experie ...

Remote Backend Engineer for FinTech & Stablecoins

A leading FinTech company is seeking a Software Engineer (Backend) to join their team in Cape Town. This role involves building cross-border payment solutions using Java and Spring Boot, collaborating with product teams, and enhancing the integration of fiat and crypto transactions. The ideal candidate has a str ...

Senior Data Engineer Remote, Build Scalable Pipelines

A digital product consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines and work with large datasets. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong skills in Python or Java, and proficiency in SQL. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in compatible time ...

Senior Data Engineer Remote, Build Scalable Pipelines

A digital product consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines and work with large datasets. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong skills in Python or Java, and proficiency in SQL. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in compatible time ...

Senior Data Engineer Remote, Build Scalable Pipelines

A digital product consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines and work with large datasets. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong skills in Python or Java, and proficiency in SQL. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in compatible time ...

Cloud Native Back End Engineer (AWS, Microservices)

A leading South African MVNO is looking for a Back-End Software Engineer to design and build scalable systems on AWS. In this role, you will manage the entire software development lifecycle, delivering high-performance services for millions of South Africans. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience ...

Senior Cross Platform Mobile Applications Engineer

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Application Engineer based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in IT and 3 to 6 years of application development experience, with strong skills in Java and frameworks like REACT. Responsibilities include designing and building high-performanc ...

Data Engineer & Analytics Specialist (Big Data & .NET)

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a candidate in Johannesburg for a position requiring expertise in data management, performance optimization, and proficiency in programming languages such as C# and JAVA. The candidate should hold a National Diploma or B-Degree in Information Technology and have extensive ...

Data Engineer — Real Time Analytics & ML Pipelines

A recruitment agency is seeking an Intermediate Data Engineer in Durban, South Africa. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Scala or Java, experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, and a solid understanding of data modeling principles. Responsibilities include building scalabl ...

QA Automation Engineer Web & API Testing, CI/CD

An established recruitment agency is seeking a skilled test automation engineer in Cape Town, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in both manual and automation testing, specifically with Selenium and OOP programming languages such as Java, C#, or Python. Responsibilities includ ...

Senior Data Engineer Remote, Build Scalable Pipelines

A digital product consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines and work with large datasets. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong skills in Python or Java, and proficiency in SQL. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in compatible time ...

JavaScript Software Engineer Hybrid, Enterprise Web

A technology company in Johannesburg is looking for an Intermediate JavaScript Software Engineer to develop high-quality web and mobile applications. You will tackle complex challenges in a collaborative environment, using various technologies like Angular and Java. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in ...

Automation Test Engineer — Selenium & API Validation

A consulting firm is looking for a Test Automation Engineer in Pretoria, South Africa. The role involves designing and writing test automation scripts using Selenium and developing automated testing strategies. Candidates must have at least 2 years of industry experience in both manual and automation testing, as ...

Senior Full Stack Data Engineer: Build Scalable Data Systems

A dynamic software company is seeking a Senior Full Stack Data Engineer to design and implement data solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams to build scalable data pipelines and ensure data quality. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in data engineering, strong programming skills in ...

Senior Data Engineer Remote, Build Scalable Pipelines

A digital product consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines and work with large datasets. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong skills in Python or Java, and proficiency in SQL. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in compatible time ...

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