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Capital H Staffing

Senior Software Developer (CH1174)

Capital H Staffing

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Senior position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 10 Oct 2025 by Capital H Staffing
  • Expires in 33 days
  • Job 2624517
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About the position

Our client is a tech start-up making life better for everyday households in Africa and is looking for a Senior level Software Engineer at their offices in Cape Town, South Africa.

As a Senior Software Developer at the company, you will:

  • Build across our tech stacks: Develop our cloud services in AWS with terraform and Python, develop multiple custom front ends with various JavaScript frameworks, native Android, and maintain several app builds in Zoho Creator with Deluge. When you join the company, you will build across our ecosystem, meaning you will become a versatile, cross-functional engineer.
  • Own commercial outcomes: Being a developer at the company is not about coding all day. You will be expected to own business outcomes and do work beyond software to make things happen. What good is code if it does not provide value for us or our customers?
  • Empathize with end users: You will be expected to understand the needs of our customers and users—usually people in-country that have very different experiences of technology than you do. This will require empathy, patience, and the ability to challenge your own assumptions about how technology should work.
  • Coach & manage others: We have a talented, enthusiastic team of devs that could use your guidance and mentorship. Use your experience to improve our standard practices, coach others, and build our developer culture.
  • Advise on architecture & devops: You will take a front-row seat in the architecture of new and existing systems, helping design them for long-term resilience and efficiency.
Ideal Background

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or similar. Requirement to be familiar with at least one backend framework such as FastAPI, including managing database, compute, and external integrations. Familiarity with front-end frameworks like Vue or UX design experience is a strong plus.
  • Technical Architecture: Demonstrated ability to design web and native apps with complex external integrations for resilience and efficiency.
  • Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset.
  • Dev Ops: Familiarity with test-driven development, cloud architecture (AWS a plus), and building strong developer workflows.
  • Experience: 6+ years of relevant experience in software development.
Required Skills

  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • FastAPI
  • js
  • AWS
  • Test-driven Development
  • Database Management
  • External Integrations
Skills you will develop:

  • Cross-functional engineering
  • Commercial ownership
  • User Empathy
  • Teach coaching
  • Architecture design
  • System Resilience
 

Additional benefits:

  • Great offices at the V&A Waterfront
  • Opportunity to participate in our ESOP within your first year
  • Exciting travel to the countries we operate in
  • Hybrid flexibility: spend at least half your time at office, you decide when
  • Annual team retreats
  • Unlimited paid time off


Interview process:

  1. Initial screening
  2. At home technical challenge
  3. Technical interview
  4. Commercial interview
  5. Offer


General

  • We are committed to fair and inclusive hiring. All suitably qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
  • Preference may be given in line with our client’s Employment Equity plan and applicable legislation.
  • Applicants must have the legal right to work in South Africa at the time of application.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Please include your current remuneration (CTC), salary expectation, and notice period (optional but helpful for screening).
  • By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with POPIA.

Desired Skills:

  • APIs
  • AWS
  • Back-End Development
  • Database Management
  • Front-End Development
  • Javascript
  • Python

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Capital H Staffing

About the agency

Capital H Staffing and Advisory Solutions specialises in the recruitment and placement of outstanding professionals, in the areas of ICT and Professional Services. As experienced IT professionals, Capital H offers firsthand knowledge, strategic industry insights, and a proven track record in the placement of specialist talent across diverse groups. We understand the unique, dynamic and fast-paced environment of the ICT industry, and offer access to a database of exceptional talent. Our focus and expertise is to root out specialist skills not easily found in the open market, thereby assisting companies in sourcing rare talent without ‘leaving their desks’! Our stringent screening process means we take great pains to evaluate the credentials and experience of applicants, and present only the best CVs to you. Our passion for people further ensures that both the client and the candidate’s needs are carefully considered when searching for that ‘perfect match’. Whilst assisting our clients in placing talent that grows their business, we also assist candidates to make decisions that grow their careers. It is our top priority to align the skills and career goals of our candidates with the role and cultural requirements of your organisation, thereby helping you both attract and retain quality IT talent. With years of industry insights and experience in the ICT and Professional Services, our diverse and growing clientbase benefit from our ability to help them realise their staffing needs and organisational growth plans. Our timely and cost-effective solutions make us an invaluable extension to any organisation, letting you focus on what you do best. For specialist knowledge, prompt service, and reliable support, give Capital H a call. Our focus areas include: ICT Specialists • IT Executives • Chief Information Officers • IT / Technical Managers • Network Engineers • System Architects • Support Staff (Desktop and Application) • Operations and Security Specialists • Service Delivery Experts IT Professional Services • Project/Programme Managers • Project Administrators • Business / Systems / Process Analysts • Business Intelligence / Data Warehouse • Developers/Programmers / Software Engineers • Software Tester / Quality Assurance • Business Development / Sales • Implementation Consultants • IT Auditors • IT Risk Managers

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