Intermediate Software Engineer – SaaS Platform (Johannesburg)

About the role

This is a mid‑level software engineering position within a leading wealth‑management firm. You will join a small, high‑performing team to build a brand‑new SaaS platform that helps accounting firms unlock revenue opportunities across wealth management, lending, insurance, FX and estate planning. The role is based in Johannesburg and offers exposure to modern cloud‑native development practices.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and enhance a greenfield SaaS platform from concept to production.
• Build scalable full‑stack features using TypeScript, Node.js and React.
• Develop and integrate robust APIs with external systems.
• Write efficient SQL queries and manage relational databases (PostgreSQL, MS SQL).
• Deploy and maintain cloud‑based services on Azure or AWS.
• Participate in CI/CD pipelines, containerisation and other modern engineering practices.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers to shape product direction.

Required profile

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong background in API development and integration in production environments.
• Solid SQL skills with PostgreSQL, MS SQL or similar databases.
• Experience building cloud applications on Azure, AWS or comparable platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation and modern DevOps practices.
• Fintech, payments, wealth‑management or data‑intensive SaaS experience is a plus.

Required skills

• TypeScript
• Node.js
• React
• API development
• PostgreSQL / MS SQL
• Azure or AWS
• CI/CD pipelines
• Containerisation (e.g., Docker)

What we offer

• CTC up to R900 000 per year.
• Opportunity to work on a greenfield product with high market potential.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge cloud‑native technologies and modern engineering practices.
• Collaborative environment with experienced engineers.