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Software Engineering Jobs in South Africa

There are 922 open Software Engineering jobs in South Africa on freehire right now. 349 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are java, cloud and api.

Salary

CurrencyPeriod25thMedian75thPostings
ZARyearZAR 505,000ZAR 960,000ZAR 1,200,00011

From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.

Most requested skills

  • java 51%
  • cloud 42%
  • api 41%
  • agile 36%
  • sql 35%
  • ci-cd 31%
  • python 30%
  • aws 29%

How the work is done

  • Hybrid 143 · 16%
  • Remote 89 · 10%
  • Onsite 9 · 1%

Visa sponsorship offered in 4% of the 23 postings that state a position on it.

Seniority

  • Senior 328
  • Lead 57
  • Junior 48
  • Middle 18
  • Intern 17
  • Principal 16

Who is hiring

  • 1000+ employees 23
  • 501-1000 employees 20
  • 51-200 employees 9
  • 1-10 employees 1
  • 11-50 employees 1
922 jobs
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Java Developer - Junior Intermediate

Open 54d AfricaJunior
South Africa

This role involves back-end software development using Java, Spring Boot, and various web service protocols to build and maintain scalable distributed systems. The developer will work in an Agile environment, focusing on API design, database management, and testing.

Agile API Api Design Cloud Design Patterns +18 skills
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Java Developer - Payments

Open 54d Africa
South Africa

This role involves developing, refactoring, and maintaining complex payment software solutions using Java and Springboot. The developer will work within continuous delivery pipelines to design specifications, write code, and provide ongoing system support.

API CI/CD DevOps Infrastructure as Code Java +1 skills
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JavaScript Developer

Open 54d Africa
South Africa

The JavaScript Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software interfaces using JavaScript and ReactJS. The role involves troubleshooting, debugging, and deploying releases while collaborating within a team environment.

JavaScript React
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IT Developer (JAVA)

Open 54d AfricaContract
South Africa

IT Developer - 12 Month Contract Frontend: Angular: Proficiency in components, services, routing, forms, HTTP client, and Angular CLI GWT: Experience with widgets, RPC, event handling, overlays, and UIBinder Backend:…

Agile Angular API CI/CD CLI +19 skills
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7 views 2 months ago

IT Engineer

Open 54d Africa
South Africa

IT Engineer MINIMUM: Certificate in Information Technology or related fields (NQF 5) 5 years experience in a similar role ADVANTAGEOUS: Diploma in Information Technology or related fields (NQF 6) CompTIA Certifications…

Corrective Action Intrusion Detection Root Cause Analysis
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7 views 2 months ago

IT Engineer

Open 54d Africa
South Africa

Key purpose: We are looking to hire professionals, with or without experience, that are passionate about resolving IT related problems, as well as creating an enhanced customer experience for our clients. The candidate…

Linux Service Desk
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IT Engineer

Open 54d Africa
South Africa

IT Engineer Minimum Requirements: Higher Certificate in IT / Higher Certificate in Information Systems Higher National Diploma in Technology Bachelor's Degree in IT (advantageous) A+ and N+ Certification 2-3 years…

Linux Service Desk
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IT Engineer

Open 54d Africa
South Africa

Key purpose: Enterprise Outsourcing is a leading IT service provider with operations in Southern Africa, Australia, USA and Europe is looking for IT Engineers for their Sandton office. The main requirements for this…

Linux Service Desk
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IT Engineer

Open 54d Africa
South Africa

IT Engineer Requirements: Open to candidates with or without experience. Passionate about resolving IT-related problems. Committed to creating an enhanced customer experience. Strong project management skills.…
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6 views 2 months ago

IT ENGINEER

Open 54d Africa
South Africa

IT ENGINEER Location: Sandton, Johannesburg Industry: Information Technology / Managed Services A leading technology services organisation is seeking a hands-on IT Engineer to provide technical support, infrastructure…

Vendor Management
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1 views 2 months ago

Intermediate/Senior Software Engineer

Open 54d AfricaSenior
South Africa

This role involves designing and maintaining software applications using Node.js, Angular, and AWS cloud services. The engineer will work with microservices and serverless architectures while applying data science principles to influence business decisions.

Angular API AWS CI/CD Cloud +19 skills
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6 views 2 months ago

Intermediate / Senior WordPress Developer

Open 54d On-siteAfricaSenior
South Africa

Builds, optimizes, and maintains WordPress websites, manages backups, enforces best practices, and develops SOPs for the in-house team.

AWS CSS GCP HTML Lead Generation +1 skills
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6 views 2 months ago

Intermediate Software Developer

Open 54d Africa
South Africa

The Intermediate Software Developer will design and architect scalable software solutions while collaborating with stakeholders and mentoring junior team members. The role requires proficiency in ReactJS, Next.js, and AWS, with a focus on the full software development lifecycle.

Agile AWS DevOps Next.js React +1 skills
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8 views 2 months ago

Intermediate Software Developer

Open 54d Africa
South Africa

The Intermediate Software Developer will build and maintain large-scale transactional systems using Python and Django. The role involves writing high-quality code, managing databases, performing debugging, and collaborating with product owners on project sprints.

Django Go MVC PostgreSQL Python +1 skills
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Intermediate Software Developer

Open 54d Africa
South Africa

This role involves building mobile applications, maintaining Django/Python CRMs, and developing finance and accounting systems. The developer will work across the full software development life cycle, focusing on REST API integration and large-scale business systems.

Agile API CI/CD Cloud Django +12 skills
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8 views 2 months ago

Intermediate Software Developer

Open 54d Africa
South Africa

The Intermediate Software Developer will design, implement, and maintain high-quality software solutions using Python, Django, and PostgreSQL. The role involves managing the full development lifecycle, including bug fixing, testing, and collaborating with product owners on sprint planning.

Django Go PostgreSQL Python Redis
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7 views 2 months ago

Intermediate Software Developer (Java)

Open 54d Africa
South Africa

The Intermediate Software Developer will design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications using Java, Springboot, and AWS. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, performing code reviews, and participating in testing and debugging.

AWS Java Python React Spring
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6 views 2 months ago

Intermediate Software Engineer (C#)

Open 54d Africa
South Africa

This role involves leading the design, development, and implementation of complex web applications using C#. The engineer will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and ensure system scalability and performance within a collaborative environment.

Automation AWS Azure CI/CD Cloud +4 skills
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6 views 2 months ago

Intermediate Software Engineer (Contract)

Open 54d AfricaContract
South Africa

This role involves supporting enterprise application management, contractor delivery, and workforce coordination within a global managed services environment. The position focuses on operational delivery, stakeholder engagement, and talent pipeline management using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms.

AI LinkedIn Recruiter Stakeholder Management
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6 views 2 months ago

Intermediate Software Engineer (Javascript)

Open 54d Africa
South Africa

This role involves leading the design, development, and implementation of complex web applications while mentoring junior engineers. The position requires expertise in software architecture, cloud platforms, and CI/CD pipelines to deliver scalable and high-quality solutions.

Automation AWS Azure CI/CD Cloud +4 skills
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