Software Engineer

About the role

Liberty, a prominent financial services organisation, is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg. This is an opportunity to contribute to a forward‑thinking company that is dedicated to fostering growth across Africa and delivering significant value to its diverse clientele.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code according to agreed‑upon standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Test software thoroughly to identify and resolve bugs and ensure optimal performance.
• Debug and troubleshoot existing code to maintain system stability.
• Participate in code reviews to uphold best practices and code quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies.
• Work within an Agile framework, embracing DevOps, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.

Required profile

• First‑degree qualification in Information Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in software engineering technology.
• 8–10 years of experience translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and code.
• Demonstrated experience with Agile, DevOps, CI, and CD practices.
• Strong behavioural competencies such as practical problem‑solving, clear communication, attention to detail, documentation, adaptability, and critical thinking.

Required skills

• API Engineering
• Automation
• Cloud Computing
• Agile methodologies
• DevOps
• Continuous Integration (CI)
• Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CD)