409 Real Time Systems jobs in South Africa

Location:
Pretoria / Johannesburg, South Africa | Hybrid

About Us

At , we're on a mission to make quality supply chain optimisation accessible to businesses of all sizes through our cutting-edge optimisation software, business intelligence solutions, and consulting services. As a fast-growing startup, we're passionate about creating impactful solutions that improve how businesses operate.

Role Overview

We're looking for a driven and talented
Software Engineer (Full Stack)
to join us as a part of our growing team at This is an exciting opportunity to grow with us, learn quickly, and help deliver quality software and services to our customers. You'll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving are at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain our cloud-based supply chain optimisation software.
• Collaborate with our Industrial Engineers to understand the needs of businesses in logistics and supply chain and convert these requirements into a robust cloud-based optimisation solution.
• Continuously evaluate and optimise our codebase to ensure the use of the best technologies and practices.

What We're Looking For

• A high level of curiosity and the ability to apply first principles thinking when tackling new challenges.
• Strong analytical skills with a comfort for iterative problem-solving.
• Experience in logistics and supply chain is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience working with geospatial data is beneficial but not essential.
• A strong sense of pride in delivering high-quality work.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 0 – 3 years' experience working as a developer.

The technologies you will work on:

• PostgreSQL
• Python / Django
• React / Javascript
• Github
• Azure

Your input on tech stack preferences is encouraged—we value technically sound decision-making

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing company where you can influence its direction.
• Solve complex, abstract problems that challenge you and allow for rapid learning.
• Work in a flexible, hybrid environment with opportunities to make a real impact.

Don't miss this opportunity to grow and thrive in a supportive and exciting workplace.

Apply today and start your journey with us

About our Team

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today's top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer, you will perform moderate research, design, and software development assignments within a specific software functional area or product line. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects that will shape the future of our products. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of talented engineers, designers, and product managers to create high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of our customers.

Responsibilities

• Writing and reviewing portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity, ensuring they meet quality standards.
• Completing simple bug fixes to improve the stability and performance of our software.
• Working closely with other development team members to understand product requirements and translate them into effective software designs.
• Operating in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Resolving technical issues as necessary to maintain smooth and efficient operation of our software.
• Keeping abreast of new technology developments to continuously improve your skills and knowledge.
• Performing all other duties as assigned to contribute to the overall success of the team and the company.

Requirements

• Have a BSC computer science degree or equivalent.
• Have professional experience in software engineering.
• Have experience with development in python and cloud technologies such as AWS
• Be familiar with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Be able to analyze and resolve technical challenges efficiently.
• Be able to work effectively with internal and external technology teams.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Medical Aid
• Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
• Study Leave

About the Business

LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

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About Our Team**
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today's top model creators for each individual legal use case.

About The Role
As a Software Engineer, you will perform moderate research, design, and software development assignments within a specific software functional area or product line. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects that will shape the future of our products. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of talented engineers, designers, and product managers to create high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of our customers.

Responsibilities

• Writing and reviewing portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity, ensuring they meet quality standards.
• Completing simple bug fixes to improve the stability and performance of our software.
• Working closely with other development team members to understand product requirements and translate them into effective software designs.
• Operating in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Resolving technical issues as necessary to maintain smooth and efficient operation of our software.
• Keeping abreast of new technology developments to continuously improve your skills and knowledge.
• Performing all other duties as assigned to contribute to the overall success of the team and the company.

Requirements

• Have a BSC computer science degree or equivalent.
• Have professional experience in software engineering.
• Have experience with development in python and cloud technologies such as AWS
• Be familiar with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Be able to analyze and resolve technical challenges efficiently.
• Be able to work effectively with internal and external technology teams.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you
Benefits
We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Medical Aid
• Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
• Study Leave

About The Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Java Developer to join our team. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will be responsible for writing clean, efficient, and testable code while contributing to system architecture and performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Implement unit tests and contribute to automated testing strategies.
• Stay up to date with emerging Java technologies and frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Java Developer or Software Engineer.
• Strong understanding of Java SE/EE, object-oriented programming, and design patterns.
• Experience with Spring / Spring Boot frameworks.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Working knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server).
• Experience with version control systems (Git, Azure DevOps, or similar).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in an Agile development environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to frontend frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue) is a bonus.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work on impactful projects with a passionate team.
• Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative environment.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Company Description

AI Campus powers smarter government, modern business, and digital education across Africa through its flagship platform, AIC One. AIC One is a secure, cloud-based workspace that connects people, data, and systems to simplify operations, enhance compliance, and enable real-time decisions. The platform integrates AI-driven tools for areas such as hiring, onboarding, case management, automation, analytics, engagement, and education. From public institutions to private enterprises, AI Campus helps organizations work smarter and lead with confidence.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Software Engineer located in the City of Johannesburg. The Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. Daily tasks include back-end web development, programming, and software development using object-oriented programming principles. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Proficiency in Back-End Web Development, Software Development, and Programming
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience with AI-driven tools and platforms is a plus

We're looking for experienced software developers to join us

Who We Are

ChApp is a software development company servicing the aviation industry, building reliable software solutions to support operations and drive innovation. As we expand our client offerings, we are growing our development team to meet new challenges and opportunities.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role in Germiston, Gauteng, for an experienced software developer. The developer will be responsible for both front-end and back-end development tasks on using web application technologies. Day-to-day tasks primarily involve developing new modules and features to enhance the existing system, ensuring software stability, performance, and user-friendliness. The role also involves debugging and troubleshooting issues, optimising functionality, and ensuring that deliverables meet both technical and client requirements.

The developer will also be expected to manage tasks and deadlines effectively, contribute ideas for improvements, and work closely with other developers and stakeholders in a collaborative team environment to deliver high-quality solutions that support operations in the aviation industry.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a specialist aviation IT environment
• Small, collaborative team with space to grow your skills and responsibilities
• Exposure to full software development lifecycle

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of
  HTML, Bootstrap, JavaScript / jQuery, PHP, MySQL
• 2+ years experience
  working with the above technologies
• A good eye for
  frontend design and visuals
  (advantageous)
• Relevant qualification
  in software development (advantageous)

Candidate Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance and maintain
  full stack features
  , ensuring clean, efficient and user-friendly code
• Debug and troubleshoot
  issues effectively
• Manage tasks and time effectively
  in a time-contrained environment
• Close and frequent collaboration
  with team members to deliver high-quality solutions

We look forward to engaging with you

Company Description

PrimeThought Software Solutions empowers businesses across diverse sectors with innovative technology. Our mining software solutions including SurveyXL, MineModeller, and SpatialXL, address industry needs from exploration to production. Our Spatial Business Intelligence solutions help visualize data geospatially to uncover insights and make informed decisions. PrimeThought also bridges the gap between data providers and seekers. Our team combines technical skills with industry knowledge to solve complex problems through collaboration and innovation.

Role Description

This is freelance role, but could turn into a full-time position for a Software Engineer. The person does not need to be located in Johannesburg South Africa, but should be able to run on a similar time-zone to us, or be able to be available at the times when it is South Africa's day time work hours. The Software Engineer will be responsible for developing, designing, and maintaining software solutions. Day-to-day tasks will include programming, back-end web development, and object-oriented programming (OOP). The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with our technical team to innovate and solve complex problems.

Experience in

• .NET Programming using C#
• Web development using TypeScript and AZURE backend
• experience will be an advantage
• Spatial experience a good advantage
• C++ not essential but good advantage

Our Company:
At we are passionate about our people, our technology, and are obsessed with customer success. Working together enables us to grow rapidly, win, and serve the largest brands in the world. We use cutting edge technology to solve real-world problems for our clients and continue to pull ahead of the pack as the leading SaaS platform for businesses to automate their partnerships and grow their revenue like never before. We have an entrepreneurial spirit and a culture where ambition and curiosity is rewarded. If you are looking to join a team where your opinion is valued, your contributions are noticed, and enjoy working with fun and talented people from all over the world, then this is the place for you

, the world's leading partnership management platform, is transforming the way businesses manage and optimize all types of partnerships—including traditional rewards affiliates, influencers, commerce content publishers, B2B, and more. The company's powerful, purpose-built platform makes it easy for businesses to create, manage, and scale an ecosystem of partnerships with the brands and communities that customers trust to make purchases, get information, and entertain themselves at home, at work, or on the go. To learn more about how 's technology platform and partnerships marketplace is driving revenue growth for global enterprise brands such as Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L'Oreal and Fanatics, visit

Your Role at Impact:
As a Software Engineer, your focus will be on delivering stories for the squad, monitoring production environments and managing deployments to production.

This role assumes that you are able to utilize the latest features of a language and can effectively select and implement the right design pattern to solve problems independently.

You will have experience implementing integration tests, be comfortable working with CI and confidently reuse existing frameworks.

At this level you are expected to have an understanding of the business requirements of all stories in the sprint, implement stories on existing cloud infrastructure and services and independently implement agreed design to spec. You should feel comfortable escalating appropriately.

You are also expected to help team members with implementation

What You'll Do:

• Develop, test and maintain software for the Platform
• Build meaningful unit, functional and integration level tests for the software built
• Collaborate with a distributed team to fulfill the department's quarterly objectives
• Develop code both independently and while pair programming
• Write and maintain design, user and test documentation
• Become familiar with technologies used on the squad
• Perform triage functionality through verification and fixing of bugs
• Build customer and non customer facing code.
• Support software testing and quality assurance processes to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Create SQL for Tech Updates and ensure this is ready for review
• Keeps technically abreast of trends and advancements within area of specialization, incorporating these improvements where applicable
• Review business needs, requirements, technical specifications
• Respond to alerts, review error messages, and fix bugs in a timely manner
• Mentor and give guidance to less senior staff to grow careers
• Perform code reviews
• Approve pull requests
• Perform point releases
• Maintain build- and stage stability
• Research and prototype new technologies
• Design software solutions

What You Have:

• Initiative
• Adaptability
• Personal Development
• Being a team player
• Completed B.S. In Computer Science or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Opensource contributions are beneficial

• Experience working with the following:

• Frontend Development including React, Typescript, Vue and related Technologies

• Backend Development including Java, Spring and related Technologies

• 4+ years Software Development

• Agile / Iterative processes. Kanban / Scrum
• Knowledge of Relational Databases, Table design, SQL
• TDD experience
• Continuous Integration / Delivery methods, tooling, integrations
• Experience working with Large Scale processing
• Exposure and experience in any Google Cloud technology highly desired
• Experience in monitoring, alerting and production support
• Good understanding of JVM and Garbage Collection
• Nice to have: Affiliate & Partnerships Industry Fundamentals Certification by PXA

Benefits:

• Hybrid, Casual work environment

• Responsible PTO policy

• Take the time off that you need. We are truly committed to a positive work-life balance, recognising that it is important to be happy and fulfilled in both

• Primary caregiver leave

• Training & Development

• Learning the advanced partnership automation products

• Medical Aid and Provident Fund

• Group schemes with Discovery & Bonitas for medical aid

• Group scheme for provident fund

• Restricted Stock Units

• 3-year vesting schedule pending Board approval

• Internet Allowance

• Fitness club fee reimbursementsTechnology stipend

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All employees and applicants for employment shall be given fair treatment and equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, ethnicity or ancestry, color or caste, religion or belief, age, sex (including gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity), national origin, weight, neurodivergence, disability, marital and civil partnership status, caregiving status, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other prohibited non-merit factors.

We're looking for an enterprise-focused software engineer to join us on our mission to build AI superpowers for developers.

About Cognition
We're building collaborative AI teammates that enable engineers to focus on more interesting problems and empower engineering teams to strive for more ambitious goals.

Our team is small and talent-dense. Among our founding team, we have world-class competitive programmers, former founders, and leaders from companies at the cutting edge of AI including Cursor, Scale AI, Lunchclub, Modal, Google DeepMind, Waymo, and Nuro.

Building Devin and Windsurf is just the first step—our hardest challenges still lie ahead. If you're excited to solve some of the world's biggest problems and build AI that can reason, apply to join us.

About The Role
Windsurf is an AI-native IDE that is loved by millions of developers. It is also trusted by some of the largest enterprises in the world such as JP Morgan Chase, Intel, Cisco, and more. This is a big deal - the world's largest organizations trust Windsurf with their most precious IP: their code. The Enterprise team focuses on building not only the best agentic IDE experience, but also one that is scalable, reliable, and secure enough to be used by the world's largest enterprises.

What You'll Do

• Understand pressing Enterprise customer needs and design thoughtful product solutions
• Work across every part of the stack: infra, frontend client, backend, web, IDE extensions
• Scale Windsurf infrastructure across environments and like FedRAMP, EU, and more
• Build secure and reliable systems for the most critical enterprise workloads
• Work with customers to make sure they are successful with Windsurf
• Be a champion for product quality and robustness

What We Are Looking For

• Ability to work across the entire stack and become an expert quickly
• Desire to ship products that drive massive revenue impact
• Ability to work cross functionally with deployed and support engineers
• Familiarity with AI-powered developer tools like Windsurf, Copilot, ChatGPT, and others is a strong plus.