368 Financial Software jobs in South Africa

Well established financial services company is looking to employ a Software Developer, offering a considerable career opportunity within a dynamic environment to the successful applicant.

They are looking for a skilled and competent React.js Developer with 3-5+ years of experience to join their development team.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Developing and implementing user interface components using React.js concepts and workflows such as Redux, Flux, and Webpack.

1. Profiling and improving front-end performance and documenting their front-end codebase.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing highly-responsive user interface components using React concepts.
• Developing and implementing front-end architecture to support user interface concepts.
• Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
• Translating wireframes into high quality code.
• Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers.
• Meeting with the development team to discuss user interface ideas and applications.
• Monitoring and improving front-end performance.
• Documenting application changes and developing updates.

Criteria:

Ultimately, a top-class React.js Developer should be able to design and build modern user interface components to enhance application performance .

To ensure success as a React.js Developer, you should have:

• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript and React concepts
• Excellent front-end coding skills
• A good understanding of progressive web applications.
• Experience: 3-5+ years in React.js Development
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles
• Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux )
• Preferred to have experience in Javascript, CSS, HTML
• Experience with data structure libraries (e.g., Immutable.js)
• Knowledge of isomorphic React is a plus
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms , such as JSON Web Token
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Familiarity with code versioning tools
• Experience with Azure app services is a plus
• In addition to React, solid understanding and experience working with and developing .NET core APIs will be advantageous .

Only individuals who have strong initiative and can handle a high-energy environment need apply. Occasional international travel may be expected.

As an experienced .NET developer, you will maintain, extend, and continuously improve our back-end code base. Together with the team lead, you will ensure that our clients (front-end developers and other API clients) have a seamless experience. You will work on/within a microservices platform architecture with challenges such as multi-tenancy, caching, persistence, long-running jobs, messaging, and multi-threading.

If this excites you and you meet the requirements and profile below, we would love to hear from you!

You will work both from home and at our office in Cape Town, alongside a lead developer and a back-end developer. From our NL office, you will be supported by a Product Owner and an Azure deployment engineer.

• Maintain, extend, and refactor our legacy code base.
• Ensure our code base is future-proof by exploring new areas (.NET 6, Nullability, Mediator, Swagger, OpenAPI, etc.).
• Work efficiently and deliver results.
• Implement a test-driven approach, validating and testing your code via unit tests.
• Ensure that the C# core code adheres to SOLID principles and refactor legacy code when needed to increase extendability, testability, readability, and reusability.
• Stay updated on the latest development practices and discuss with the team lead on how to keep our code base current and future-proof.
• Collaborate closely with our Azure engineer on topics like routing, caching, messaging, containerization, authentication, etc.

• Proven experience building high-performing microservices in .NET (ASP) or .NET 6 minimal APIs.
• Experience in unit testing code and services.
• Proficiency with Visual Studio or JetBrains Rider, Git, NuGet, Postman, or other backend development tools.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (using Jira, GitLab, or Azure DevOps).
• Excellent knowledge of C# and .NET Core, .NET 5/6.
• Strong analytical thinking and abstraction skills to simplify complex tasks.
• Nice to have: Experience with Azure AD integration and deployment.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in software engineering or related field.

• Demonstrates tenacity and a willingness to see tasks through to completion.
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and conditions; copes effectively with complexity.
• Passionate about technology with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Self-starter who acts proactively and brings new ideas.
• Honest, ethical, trustworthy, and transparent in communication.

At Lanza, we develop digital solutions supporting businesses in spare parts management and inventory control. You will help shape and develop the look and feel of the Lanza web applications used by renowned companies across various industries such as defense, aerospace, rail, and manufacturing.

We are establishing a new development operation in South Africa to expand our efforts. Lanza seeks skilled candidates ready for a challenge.

Overview

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a talented and experienced Software Development Lead to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of software developers in designing, implementing, and maintaining software solutions that meet the needs of clients. The Software Development Lead will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products on time and within budget.

• Lead a team of software developers in the design, development, and implementation of software solutions
• Develop and implement software development best practices to ensure high-quality and efficient coding standards
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize software requirements
• Identify and resolve technical issues in a timely manner
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Mentor and coach team members to support their professional growth and development
• Stay current with the latest technologies and trends in software development

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 6+ years of experience in software development
• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

If you are a passionate and innovative software developer looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join the team as a Software Development Lead in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Carmen Schafer at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

• To provide strategic technical direction and manage multiple technical teams responsible for the technical delivery of the full product lifecycle; all product features and support and maintenance related tasks in respect of the product.
• Oversee the ongoing drive to increase efficiency, optimisation, innovation and people development in these environments.

Minimum:

• At least 5 years’ experience in software development management.
• Experience of:
  • leading and working in an agile development environment.
  • crafting roadmaps.
  • managing a budget.
  • using technical skills to support and guide a technical team.
  • establishing priorities and successfully managing deliverables.
  • utilizing communication and relationship management skills to engage with stakeholders.
  • using leadership to influence in other areas.

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Information Technology - Computer Science.

Capitec Bank is a South African retail bank.

Overview

We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

• To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here!
• Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.

Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the world! We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented,driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for therightjobs.We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients andemployees.Ourcompany DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proudofand earns the trust of our clients

We are a bank, but we're much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable, and delivered through a personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

• To provide strategic technical direction and manage multiple technical teams responsible for the technical delivery of the full product lifecycle; all product features and support and maintenance related tasks in respect of the product
• Oversee the ongoing drive to increase efficiency, optimisation, innovation and people development in these environments.

• At least 5 years’ experience in software development management
• Experience of:
• leading and working in an agile development environment
• Experience in either back-end or front-end development
• crafting roadmaps
• managing a budget
• using technical skills to support and guide a technical team
• to establish priorities and successfully manage deliverables
• utilizing communication and relationship management skills to engage with stakeholders
• using leadership to influence in other areas.

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Information Technology - Computer Science

• Honours Degree in Commerce or Information Technology - Computer Science

Minimum

• Functional knowledge particular to the product (e.g. Credit or App)
• People management and development practices and principles
• Stakeholder management
• Budgeting and accounting principles
• Business analysis and design
• Project Management principles and methodologies

Ideal

• Banking industry
• Central Collections environment
• Capitec Bank Systems Environment
• Capitec Bank Business Model
• Agile development principles
• Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Communications Skills
• Decision making skills
• Influencing Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Negotiation skills

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

Job Description

We are exclusively representing a major force in the South African payments and lending sector. As a subsidiary of a household-name retail giant our client provides innovative financial products and services to a massive and diverse customer base. They are on a mission to drive financial inclusion and are investing heavily in their technology platform to support this strategic goal. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical technology function within a stable high-impact business.

The core mission for this role is to transform the existing software development function into a world-class high-performance engineering and delivery engine. The current environment is ripe for evolution requiring a leader who can move beyond day-to-day management to architect a scalable agile and quality-first culture. You will be responsible for maturing processes mentoring leaders and ensuring that every line of code directly contributes to strategic business outcomes from enhancing customer experience to driving operational efficiency.

Performance Objectives for Year One

Success in this role will be measured by your ability to achieve the following in the first 12 months :

• Elevate Agile Delivery & Predictability : Lead the evolution of the agile framework (Scrum / Kanban) across multiple development teams. The goal is to establish a rhythm of predictable high-quality software releases demonstrably improving delivery velocity and reducing post-deployment incidents.
• Architect and Implement a Modern SDLC : Take full ownership of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). You will re-engineer and standardize the process embedding best practices for secure development CI / CD and test automation to significantly improve both the quality and frequency of deployments.
• Build a High-Performance Engineering Culture : Reshape the development team by attracting mentoring and retaining top-tier talent. You will establish clear career paths and succession plans fostering a psychologically safe environment of continuous learning technical excellence and accountability.
• Align Technology Delivery with Business Strategy : Partner directly with Product and Architecture leads to translate the companys strategic vision into a concrete actionable technology roadmap. You will ensure that all development initiatives are prioritized based on measurable business value and ROI.
• Optimize Vendor and Budget Management : Conduct a strategic review of all external development partners and contractors. You will rationalize vendor engagements renegotiate SLAs where necessary and manage the software delivery budget to ensure maximum return on technology investment.

Profile for Success

Key Skills

Feed,Jsf,Advocacy,Java,Automobile

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

What you will be doing

Lead multiple technical teams in delivering the full product lifecycle, from features to support and maintenance, while driving continuous improvements in efficiency, optimization, innovation, and team development.

Minimum Experience

• Bachelor's degree in commerce or information technology - Computer Science
• Functional knowledge particular to the product (e.g. Credit or App)
• People management and development practices and principles
• Stakeholder management
• Budgeting and accounting principles
• Business analysis and design
• Project Management principles and methodologies
• At least 5 years experience in software development management
• Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Experience of :

Knowledge

Minimum :

Ideal :

Conditions of Employment

Clear criminal and credit record

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