Full Stack Developer

Introduction

Contract Type:  6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential for renewal based on project requirements and performance)

Work Model:  Hybrid (Cape Town based).

Industry:  Financial Services (Intermediary & Wealth Management Technology).

Role Summary

We are seeking a talented and inquisitive Developer to join our Intermediary Applications team on a focused 6-month project basis. You will be responsible for building and enhancing the digital tools used by financial intermediaries to service their clients effectively.

This is not a role for someone who simply writes code to specification. We are looking for engineers who are passionate about leveraging  Artificial Intelligence  to write better code, automate testing, and solve complex business problems. Our CIO is an AI evangelist, and we need developers who actively experiment with large language models and machine learning capabilities to push the boundaries of what our applications can do.

We need curious, lifelong learners who are eager to adopt new technologies, challenge legacy systems, and contribute to a culture of innovation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Full Stack Development:  Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable, and secure applications for the financial advisory ecosystem. (Specific stack to be discussed, but candidates should be comfortable across the full spectrum of development).

• AI Integration:  Proactively identify opportunities to integrate AI capabilities (e.g., natural language processing, predictive analytics, or automation) into the application suite to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

• Code Quality & Best Practices:  Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and contribute to the team's continuous improvement of development standards.

• Collaboration:  Work closely with Business Analysts, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters in an Agile pod to translate user stories into functional, high-quality features.

• Problem Solving:  Tackle complex technical challenges, including systems integration, data migration, and performance optimisation, within the regulated financial services environment.

• Continuous Learning:  Stay abreast of emerging technologies, particularly in the AI/ML space, and advocate for their adoption where they add tangible business value.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications & Experience

• A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in software development.

• Essential:  Prior experience working within the  Financial Services  sector (specifically Wealth Management, Long-Term Insurance, or Intermediary distribution channels) is highly advantageous.

• Proven experience working in Agile development teams.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in modern programming languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript).

• Solid experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js) and back-end development (APIs, microservices).

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, containerisation such as Docker/Kubernetes).

• Proficiency in SQL and database design.

• Critical:  Demonstrable experience or a strong portfolio of using  AI tools and capabilities  in your development workflow. This could include:

• Using AI pair-programming tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Codeium).

• Integrating AI/ML APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Services) into applications.

• Building or contributing to AI-driven features or automation scripts.

Behavioural & Personality Attributes

• Intellectual Curiosity:  A genuine passion for learning new technologies, languages, and frameworks. We are not looking for developers who are comfortable with the status quo.

• Problem-Solving Mindset:  Ability to navigate ambiguity and propose innovative, practical solutions.

• Collaboration:  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team.

• Proactivity:  A self-starter who takes ownership of their work and does not wait for permission to experiment or improve.

• Delivery Focus:  Ability to hit the ground running and deliver high-quality outputs within the 6-month engagement timeline.

Submission Requirements

• CV  detailing specific technical projects, stack experience, and AI implementations.

• Two (2) contactable references  to be included with the submission.