Senior Systems Developer

SUMMARY:
Seeking a Senior Systems Developer – Johannesburg (Hybrid role).

POSITION INFO:
Needed:

• 6–10 years development experience
• Senior/lead exposure
• Strong system architecture background
• Modern programming languages
• Cloud experience
• Ability to drive platform design & delivery

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 6–10 years software development experience (minimum 3 years in a senior/lead role)
• Strong proficiency in modern languages: Python, R, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#
• Databases: SQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
• Cloud experience: AWS / Azure / GCP
• Containerisation: Docker and Kubernetes
• Advantageous:
  
  • Experience in financial/investment systems
  • Data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, and Shiny)
  • API, microservices & systems integration background

• Proven experience building scalable enterprise systems or SaaS platforms
• Strong systems design & architecture capability
• Experience integrating internal tools and external data sources
• CI/CD best practices, version control, automated testing
• Ability to translate business needs into high-performing technical solutions
• High-level analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with ability to simplify complex concepts
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment with multiple demands
• Passion for innovation, improvement, and high-quality engineering standards

• Systems Design & Architecture:
  • Lead the design and development of core systems platforms
  • Architect scalable solutions for reporting, modelling, automation, and SaaS
  • Ensure seamless integration across internal tools and external data sources
• Development & Delivery:
  • Build and maintain applications, APIs, and internal platforms
  • Develop new SaaS products used by external institutional clients
  • Implement best practices in coding, testing, CI/CD, documentation, and security
• Collaboration & Leadership:
  • Engage with consulting, actuarial, research, and operations teams
  • Translate requirements into technical delivery plans
  • Mentor Junior Developers and support a culture of innovation
  • Work alongside the Head of Systems to shape long-term technical strategy
• Governance & Quality:
  • Ensure that systems meet data security and compliance standards
  • Conduct performance reviews and recommend improvements
  • Maintain clear documentation of systems, architecture, and processes

• Senior Developers
• Systems Architects
• SaaS Engineers
• Data & Reporting Engineers
• Cloud & Platform Engineers