Full Stack Software Engineer
Capitec Bank · Stellenbosch, Western Cape
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Start free — we apply for you →- We're growing how we deliver digital banking experiences, and we need a Software Engineer who can help us build and run solutions end to end. In this role, we work across the full software lifecycle – from idea to live product – creating reliable, scalable applications that serve real client needs and open up new opportunities through embedded finance.
What you'll do
- Design, build and deliver full‑stack solutions that are stable, scalable and easy to maintain
- Translate business needs into working software and contribute to solution design and problem solving
- Own the quality of your work by testing, deploying and supporting applications in production
- Collaborate with a cross‑functional team to continuously improve how we build and run our products
- Contribute to modern, API‑driven platforms that enable secure data sharing and new partner integrations
Why this role is different
- We own our products end to end – from idea to production and beyond
- We work on emerging capabilities in open and embedded finance
- We operate in a small team where your work is visible and valued
- We give you space to take ownership, make decisions and grow into more senior roles
- We balance strong engineering practices with a culture that values curiosity, initiative and collaboration
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in full‑stack software development around 3+ years
- Strong skills in JavaScript, including Node.js, with exposure to modern front‑end frameworks
- Experience building and integrating APIs and working with databases
- Understanding of cloud platforms- AWS is a non-negotiable, modern architectures and containerised deployments
- Solid grounding in software design, testing and version control practices
- Ability to work across the full development lifecycle, from design to production support
- Strong problem‑solving, communication and collaboration skills
- A self‑starter mindset with the drive to learn, contribute and grow
Education Minimum
- Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
Education Ideal or Preferred
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology
Conditions of employment
- Clear criminal and credit record
- Based in Stellenbosch or willing to relocate
- Preference will be given in line with our employment equity goals