SENIOR Python Back-End Software Engineer - Sandton / Hybrid - R1.4m Per Annum

Remote, Remote, South-Africa • Posted June 02, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Remote, Remote
Posted: June 02, 2026
Category: Software Development
Application Deadline: July 12, 2026

Role Description

Join a team that's transforming the way millions of South Africans manage their financial lives. We're building simple, transparent, and accessible digital banking solutions for over 20 million clients , and we need exceptional engineering talent to help shape the future.

We're looking for a passionate Back-End Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and is eager to build scalable systems that keep banking effortless in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology (preferred)
  • 6+ years' proven experience in back-end software development and project delivery
  • Strong proficiency in Python (FastAPI) for backend development and scripting
  • Deep experience with AWS cloud services (IAM, EKS, RDS, MSK/Kafka, Lambda, ElastiCache, etc.)
  • Hands-on expertise with Terraform (modules, state manageme...

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