Senior Software Engineer
Summary
Senior full-stack engineer at StraTech in Stellenbosch building scalable, secure financial and loyalty systems — APIs, microservices, database architecture, and front-end interfaces. Stack spans PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB, REST/GraphQL, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), Docker and Kubernetes, with office work twice a week.
We are strategically growing and need highly skilled and experienced Software Engineers (Full Stack) to join our dynamic team. Candidates should have at least 5 years of professional software development experience and a strong background in both front-end and back-end technologies. Experience in the Fin Tech and Loyalty spaces is highly desirable, as the role involves building scalable, secure, and high-performance financial and loyalty systems. Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, Dev Ops, and Design to:
Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain full stack applications. Develop and maintain APIs, micro-services, and database architecture. Implement responsive and user-friendly front-end interfaces. Translate business requirements into technical solutions. Ensure system security, compliance, and data integrity, especially in financial applications. Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software. Participate in code reviews, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry best practices. Working from the office on average twice a week. Required Qualifications & Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in full stack development . A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is desirable. Proven experience focusing on data integrity, performance and reliability in a related highly regulated industry, experience in Fin Tech will be an advantage. Database experience with Postgre SQL, My SQL or Mongo DB is desirable. Experience with RESTful APIs , Graph QL is desirable. Proficient with Git, CI/CD pipelines , and agile development methodologies. Understanding of secure coding practices and compliance will be an advantage (e.g., POPIA, PCI DSS, etc.). Building knowledge on compliance will be a requirement. Experience with Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes , and containerised applications. Exposure to financial systems like