Senior Software Developer (Cape Town)

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Our client is looking for a highly capable Senior Software Developer who doesn’t just ship code — but architects’ systems, owns outcomes, and mentors’ others.

If you’re ready to build scalable solutions while shaping our technical direction, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do:

Build Across Our Tech Stack

Develop cloud services in AWS using Terraform and Python
Build custom front ends with modern JavaScript frameworks, including Vue.js, and native Android
Maintain and enhance apps in Zoho Creator (Deluge)
Work across our ecosystem to become a truly cross-functional engineer

Coach and Lead Developers:

Mentor and guide a talented team of developers. Elevate engineering standards, improve best practices, and actively shape our developer culture.

Advise on Architecture and DevOps:

Play a leading role in designing and evolving our systems. Architect web and native applications with complex external integrations — ensuring resilience, scalability, and long-term efficiency.

Technical Expertise:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Strong proficiency in JavaScript, Python, or similar languages
Experience with backend frameworks such as FastAPI
Hands-on experience managing databases, compute infrastructure, and external integrations
Experience with Vue.js or UX design is a strong plus
Technical Architecture:
Proven ability to design resilient web and native applications
Experience building systems with complex external integrations
Strong understanding of scalable and efficient system design
DevOps & Engineering Practices:
Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Familiarity with AWS cloud architecture
Ability to establish strong developer workflows and standard

Experience:

6+ years of relevant software development experience
JavaScript
Python
FastAPI
Vue.js
AWS
Test-Driven Development
Database Management
External Integrations

Reference Number for this position is GZ61070 which is a permanent position based in Cape Town offering a cost to company salary of R1m PA negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on target="_blank or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? The e-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

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Posted on 17 Feb 14:10, Closing date 18 Apr

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