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Electrum is the next-generation payments technology company that provides cloud-native software to optimise the processing of financial transactions. Since 2012, we have established ourselves as a respected payments technology partner through our deep expertise and track record in delivering trusted enterprise-grade payments solutions.

We’ve built a reputation in providing solutions for high-volume, low-value

Simera Sense is a leading provider of Earth observation camera solutions for the global small satellite market. Committed to excellence and innovation, we deliver superior products and services to our worldwide customer base. Our Head Office is in Belgium, and our South African company is based in Somerset West, close to all amenities and diverse natural beauty, providing great lifestyle options.

At Simera Sense, we create high-performance optical payloads that empower satellites to see the Earth in extraordinary detail. We are looking for a Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer to help us push the boundaries of what is possible in space-based imaging.

In this role, you’ll lead the design and development of advanced electronic systems that power our payloads, from concept through to launch. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to architect robust, space-ready hardware that performs flawlessly in the harshest environments.

If you are passionate about precision electronics, thrive on solving complex engineering challenges, and want your designs to orbit the Earth, this is your opportunity to make a real impact on the ground and beyond.

Job Purpose :

Lead the design, development, and optimisation of advanced electronic hardware systems for earth observation applications, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities :

• Attend requirement and proposal discussions with clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interact with sub-contractors to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Design and develop electronics-based products used in spacecraft systems.
• Create and review design documentation, test procedures, and calibration systems.
• Develop embedded firmware for micro-controller and FPGA-based applications.
• Derive technical specifications for sub-system requirements based on market and customer needs.
• Research, develop, and test theoretical and conceptual designs.
• Select and qualify components for electronic designs.
• Simulate and test designs at various levels to ensure reliability and performance in specified operational environments.
• Conduct practical testing and debugging of electronic circuits.
• Document and review all aspects of the design phases.
• Develop production documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are completed within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Implement innovative solutions to improve product performance and reliability.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic/Mechatronics Engineering

Required Experience :

• 5 - 10 years of experience in high-reliability electronic product design, analog and digital circuit design, and practical testing and debugging, ideally within the aerospace or defense industry
• Practical experience in testing and debugging electronic circuits, ensuring they meet stringent reliability and performance standards
• Proficiency in embedded software development using languages such as Assembler, C, and C++
• Experience in FPGA development, preferably using VHDL
• Familiarity with various microcontroller architectures
• Skills in schematic creation and PCB layout, preferably using tools like Altium Designer
• Experience in managing projects, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables

Recommendations:

• Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of radiation effects on electronics
• Experience with configuration or product lifecycle management tools such as Siemens Teamcenter

What we offer :

• The opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry.
• Niche global market for optical payloads for microsatellites.
• Cutting-edge technology at your fingertips
• A competitive salary
• A friendly working environment.

DataFin was established in 1999. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders and a vast majority of our business is repeat business.

A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK; The Hague, Netherlands; and Stellenbosch, South Africa, who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors, is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer. The successful candidate will collaborate with the company's customers and teams to develop innovative solutions to complex issues. You will code with inspiration and clarity, driving quality of delivery and encouraging team involvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive working knowledge of TypeScript, React, C#, Java, and PostgresDB, with experience in AWS, Terraform, Docker, and extensive experience with RESTful API design and development.

• Make significant contributions to the technical design, testing, implementation, and delivery of web applications.
• Share enthusiasm for Continuous Delivery and agile best practices.
• Communicate with clients throughout the development process.
• Engage in day-to-day hands-on coding and collaborative working (e.g., mobbing, pairing).
• Maintain high standards of code quality through peer review, in-team mentoring, and sharing best practices.
• Transform clients with effective technical end-to-end delivery.
• Support other engineers.

• Extensive working knowledge of TypeScript, C#, Java, React, and PostgresDB, with experience in AWS, Terraform, and Docker.
• Extensive experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Experience with automated testing tools including Unit, E2E, API, performance, and security tests such as chai, mocha, sinon, jest.
• Understanding of asynchronous messaging (SNS/SQS).
• Deep experience in software design, enterprise integration, and microservice architecture.
• Excellent understanding and experience with BDD, TDD, and SOLID principles.
• Passion for clean code.
• Extensive web application development and deployment experience.
• Knowledge of continuous integration processes and pipelines.
• At least 6 years of proven relevant work experience in a similar role.

• Excellent verbal and written English skills.

While we aim to respond to every application, if you are not contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Applicants should meet the minimum job requirements. Only South African citizens will be considered for this role. If you're not in the specified location, please note your relocation plans in your application. Apply here by emailing a Word copy of your CV and mentioning the reference number.

Senior Software Engineer

Senior IC

Spring, .NET, C, C++, Go, React, OOP, C#, AWS, Data Structures, Software Development, Java, Distributed Systems

Full-Time

Years

1

Entelect City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Mobile Software Engineer at Entelect

Elevate your career at Entelect, where we prioritise people and nurture a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation.

Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment that encourages versatility, and provides individual attention to career development, including direct access to leadership.

Tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact alongside passionate professionals who inspire and support each other.

• Leveraging your expertise to develop world-class mobile applications for leading organisations in South Africa.
• Exploring methods to enhance product quality through containerisation and continuous integration, fostering a streamlined DevOps culture.
• Engaging in various stages of the SDLC, from system design to analysis, scoping, and estimation.
• Researching innovative technologies and implementing them in projects to drive innovation.

• Demonstrating maturity, motivation, and leadership in the workplace.
• Championing change within the team and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle complex business challenges, driving continuous improvement.
• Mentoring and nurturing colleagues to uphold standards of excellence and accountability.

• Building strong relationships and understanding customer needs to deliver impactful solutions.
• Managing customer expectations and identifying opportunities for service improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with data security and industry regulations.

• A bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience as a software engineer in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency in software engineering fundamentals and commitment to clean code and best practices.
• Mastery of various technologies with the agility to adapt to new frameworks.
• Ability to architect and structure small projects within an enterprise environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a drive for continual improvement.
• Hybrid working model: working from the office on average 2-3 times per week.
• A strong customer-facing ability.
• Flexibility to work across a variety of different environments and tooling.

• A competitive compensation package with twice-yearly salary increases and guaranteed bonuses.
• Tenure-based loyalty leave.
• Access to employee wellness programs and rewards for professional development.
• Commission incentives for successful business development leads and employee referrals.
• Hands-on support from leadership through regular one-on-ones and quarterly reviews.
• Continuous development programs offering training in leadership and technical skills.
• Exposure to enterprise projects across multiple domains and problem spaces for South Africa’s most esteemed organisations.

Popular but not limited to:

• Kotlin, Java, Swift
• Flutter, React Native, Ionic/Capacitor
• Room, Firebase

Our aim is to make the recruitment process as efficient as possible, keeping you informed every step of the way.

• The first step is an initial conversation with our talent team to get to know you better and introduce you to Entelect and all that we have to offer.
• The next step will be a 1.5-hour in-person technical interview at one of our offices where you will meet some of our leadership team.
• Finally, if we are both aligned, we wrap up the process with salary discussions and present you with an offer of employment.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering, Information Technology, and Consulting

• IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development

Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is founder-led, profitable and growing, with 1100+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The role is based remotely in the Americas or EMEA region.

• Leading your team in optimising and expanding the Ubuntu gaming experience, focusing on the Steam Snap.
• Managing project timelines, balancing feature improvements with deadlines.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to align your team's work with other teams and company objectives.
• Conducting keen-eyed code reviews, focusing on quality, performance, and modern design principles.
• Collaborating with upstream projects like Proton and partners like Unity to enhance Ubuntu's gaming capabilities.
• Working closely with other teams to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive Ubuntu experience.
• Driving performance improvements across a wide range of hardware.
• Engaging actively with the open source and gaming community to gather feedback and collaborate on improvements.

• An undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with upstream projects and partners.
• Familiarity and experience with the Linux graphics stack spanning user-space components to low level kernel drivers.
• Exceptional software project management skills, encompassing risk assessment and resource allocation.
• Ability to balance technical leadership with effective team management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external interactions.
• Robust planning skills, demonstrated by your capacity to manage multi-cycle improvements.
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long.

• A passion for technology and gaming, driving you to work with intelligent, motivated colleagues.
• Initiative in proactively identifying opportunities and solving challenges.
• Curiosity, flexibility, and a strong sense of accountability.
• A focus on soft skills, including passion, enterprise, and self-motivation.

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Software Development

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 5 Simmonds Street

To design, code, test, debug, and maintain programs in development environments. Apply agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineers result. Work within a strict framework of programming standards under supervision of senior technical resources.

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required

• Software Engineering
  Technology
  5-7 years
  Broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions.
• 8-10 years
  Proven experience in modern engineering practices i.e. dev ops, agile etc., Proven experience across multiple, broad IT Engineering disciplines, with demonstrated specialisation in at least one. Experience within the required scope of expertise.

Join Our Innovative Team!

Are you passionate about modern IT operations, database management, and cloud technologies? We are looking for a Software Engineer who thrives in complex, mission-critical environments. The project is a client onboarding solution that needs to be implemented in different jurisdictions.

What You’ll Do:

Design and optimise SQL scripts and database processes.

Leverage Oracle Java and Oracle DB to build robust solutions.

Manage containerised environments on OpenShift clusters.

Administer Linux/Unix systems for reliability and performance.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic solutions.

Drive ITSM best practices (Change, Incident, Problem).

Travel to African countries for implementations is required.

What We’re Looking For:

Deep expertise in SQL scripting

Oracle Java

Oracle DB

Linux/Unix.

Openshift/clusters experience

AWS exposure is a plus.

Strong communicator with analytical thinking and team spirit.

7+ years of development experience

Join to apply for the Senior Software Engineer role at Klipboard .

At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work.

Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients including wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises. Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the visual future of WebPro , our templated eCommerce platform used by real businesses across multiple industries.

We’re looking for a creatively minded Senior Software Engineer with strong front-end skills to lead the design and implementation of a new suite of responsive, high-performance WebPro themes. Reporting to the Engineering Manager and working closely with the Tech Lead for eCommerce and VP of Customer Experience, you’ll have broad autonomy to define creative direction and bring your designs to life—directly in code.

If you’re a developer with a strong design instinct and a passion for building clean, flexible front-end systems, this role offers the perfect blend of creativity, independence, and technical challenge.

• Fast-moving and collaborative engineering group


• Autonomy to experiment, prototype, and iterate


• Emphasis on modern design principles and user experience


• Hybrid and flexible working environment

• Lead the design and development of 10+ modern, responsive WebPro themes


• Create reusable layout systems, component structures, and theming mechanisms


• Build responsive front-ends using Twig, Bootstrap, HTML5, and CSS/SCSS


• Prototype directly in the browser with full creative ownership


• Ensure all themes meet standards for accessibility, performance, and cross-browser compatibility


• Collaborate across engineering and customer experience teams to ensure themes are practical to deploy and maintain


• Stay informed of emerging trends in eCommerce and modern front-end design


• Build flexible theming capabilities for customisation – colours, layouts, and content block options


• Leave behind a robust, maintainable theme library for future use and evolution

• A strong portfolio of front-end work, especially complete themes or eCommerce storefronts


• Expertise in Twig, Bootstrap, and responsive front-end architecture


• Strong design sensibility – layout, spacing, colour, and rhythm matter to you


• Comfortable designing directly in code without relying on Figma or mock-ups


• Experience working independently and in fast-paced teams


• Solid understanding of performance optimisation, semantic HTML, and accessibility best practices

• Experience with eCommerce platforms or theming systems


• Awareness of visual hierarchy, microinteractions, and grid frameworks


• Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD practices

WebPro enables small and mid-sized businesses to compete online. The quality of our storefront themes shapes customer trust, user experience, and ultimately, conversion. In this role, you’ll define how those businesses present themselves to the world—by delivering clean, professional, and responsive designs that elevate the entire platform.

It’s more than just a development role—it’s a chance to leave your mark on the future of a core product.

You may also have seen from our recent posts that we are excited to begin sharing our new company name – Klipboard. Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is becoming Klipboard and our new brand is designed to bring together our expertise across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, transport management, manufacturing, and field service management. We have offices based across the world and we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing teams. At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work.

As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation.

If you require any help, adjustments and/or support during the interview and offer process then please advise our TA or HR team.

To attract the right candidates we do not accept agency speculative resumes. At present we only accept CVs from Agencies on our PSL who have been assigned specific positions. Please do not forward resumes to our careers site or to Klipboard employees as this does not constitute an introduction, and Klipboard will not be liable for any candidate ownership or fees related to unsolicited resumes.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Software Development

Main Responsibilities :

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of software projects, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with the team to analyze, design, and implement software solutions that meet business requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following coding standards and best practices that will perform consistently in specified operating environments within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure a high-quality codebase, maintainability, and scalability.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, assisting them in their professional growth and promoting best practices.
• Assist in troubleshooting and debugging software issues, identifying and resolving defects and performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to the development of software documentation, including technical specifications, user guides, and test plans.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve your skills and knowledge.
• Perform unit testing, support integration and system testing activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including firmware engineers, designers, and product managers, to deliver high-quality software products.
• Actively participate in stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, as well as team meetings, discussions, and brainstorming sessions to contribute ideas and solutions.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the continuous improvement of our software architecture.
• Document all work professionally in relevant technical environments, including advanced algorithms, design calculations, plans, estimates, and project cost breakdowns.
• Develop procedures for testing modules, components, and products; evaluate, modify, enhance, and re-test products.
• Work professionally in accordance with the company's commitment to excellence and R&D’s development methodologies and SOPs.
• Standardize all designs using standard components, considering inventory management, and ensuring product reliability, functionality, and ease of manufacture and maintenance.
• Solve all but the most complex problems within the core discipline, seeking assistance from senior personnel only in challenging situations.
• Design complex modules, components, or products that are reliable, cost-effective, and perform consistently within specified environments, timelines, and budgets.
• Handle projects requiring complex judgment using high-level engineering principles and techniques.

Qualifications and other Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Software Developer/Engineer.
• Proven experience in a senior role with successful project delivery.
• Strong skills in C#, Maui/Xamarin, SQLite, MSSQL Server, PostgreSQL, with understanding of Blazor, JavaScript, and Flutter.
• Experience with code review and quality assurance processes.
• Understanding of Agile or Scrum methodologies and familiarity with project management tools.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Leadership or team management experience.
• Leadership qualities to inspire and motivate teams, foster positive work culture, and drive improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.