Full-Stack Software Engineer

Recruiter:

Edge Executives

Job Ref:

382323671

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Build secure, scalable digital payment solutions that power real-world impact. Join a high-performing engineering environment where delivery, quality, and innovation intersect.

This role sits within a dynamic software engineering function focused on modernising digital payment capabilities across multiple platforms. You will design and deliver end-to-end features across the full stack, translating complex business and operational requirements into robust, scalable solutions within a multi-team environment.

You will contribute to building responsive user experiences, secure backend services, and well-structured APIs, while maintaining strong engineering standards through testing, CI/CD, and continuous improvement. The role also requires active participation in incident management, root-cause analysis, and ongoing system reliability enhancements.

The client is a leading financial services organisation operating at scale across Africa, with a strong focus on digital transformation, security, and customer-centric innovation.

What You’ll Do

Design and build full-stack solutions across front-end, back-end, and data layers
Develop and maintain APIs with strong design principles, versioning, and performance considerations
Build responsive and accessible user interfaces integrated with secure backend systems
Apply secure-by-design principles aligned with OWASP standards
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and ensure release readiness
Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous delivery improvements
Support production environments through incident analysis and resolution
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, QA, and business stakeholders

What You Bring

4–10+ years of full-stack software engineering experience (level dependent on experience)
Strong proficiency in backend development (e.g., Java and Spring Boot or similar)
Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
Solid understanding of API design, microservices, and distributed systems
Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases
Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, and Agile delivery environments
Knowledge of secure coding practices and web application security standards
Exposure to containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes) and event-driven systems is advantageous
Fintech or payments experience is beneficial

What Success Looks Like

Delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing full-stack solutions
Consistent contribution to engineering quality and team best practices
Improved system reliability and reduced production incidents
Effective collaboration across technical and business teams
Continuous learning and adoption of modern engineering approaches

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