Software Engineer: Back-End (JAVA) – Capitec Bank | Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Company: Capitec Bank Ltd
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Date Posted: 17 May 2025
Job Title: Software Engineer: Back-End (JAVA)
Application Closing Date: Not specified

About the Company

Capitec Bank is a South African retail bank focused on simplifying banking and making financial services accessible to everyone. With technology at the heart of its operations, Capitec continuously seeks out highly skilled professionals who are passionate about innovation, performance, and growth. The organization empowers employees to shape the future of banking through cutting-edge digital solutions.

Role Overview

Capitec Bank is hiring a Back-End Software Engineer (JAVA) at its Stellenbosch office. If you are a Level II software engineer with proven experience in designing and developing scalable, secure, and efficient systems, this is your opportunity to be part of a tech-driven transformation in banking.

In this role, you will participate in the complete software development lifecycle—translating business requirements into technical specifications, building robust back-end solutions, and ensuring high system availability. You’ll collaborate with analysts, architects, and fellow developers to deliver mission-critical back-end systems that support banking services used by millions of South Africans.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in end-to-end software development from planning to deployment and operational support

• Design, code, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable server-side applications

• Collaborate with delivery teams and analysts to develop solutions that meet business needs

• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs for seamless communication with front-end systems

• Apply advanced programming techniques, algorithms, and design patterns to solve complex problems

• Maintain source code using version control systems and follow best practices in software engineering

• Optimize application performance and scalability using proven coding techniques and database queries

• Deploy applications using Kubernetes and containerized services

• Ensure code quality through automated testing and peer reviews

Education and Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Preferred:

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or a related field

Experience and Technical Knowledge

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ back-end software development experience

• Proven experience in delivering and implementing enterprise-grade systems

• Proficiency in JAVA and back-end development frameworks

• Strong understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure)

• Hands-on experience with containerization and microservices (Docker, Kubernetes)

Technical Knowledge:

• Full software development lifecycle (SDLC)

• Advanced object-oriented programming and data structures

• RESTful API design and integration

• SQL and NoSQL databases and performance tuning

• Microservices and event-driven architecture

• Version control systems (e.g., Git)

• Application security and authentication mechanisms

• Deployment automation and DevOps tools

Skills and Competencies

• Analytical thinking and complex problem-solving

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Team collaboration and agile methodology experience

• Excellent attention to detail and code quality

• Self-motivated and adaptable in a dynamic development environment

Employment Conditions

• Clear criminal and credit record is mandatory

• The role is based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape

• Capitec supports flexible working where possible

Equal Opportunity Statement

Capitec Bank is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Employment equity principles will be considered in the hiring process. Applications from individuals with disabilities are encouraged. The bank’s mission to deliver accessible, simple, and affordable banking services is reflected in its inclusive recruitment approach.

How to Apply

To take the next step in your software engineering career:

1. Visit the Capitec Careers Portal to complete a short assessment

2. Finalize your application by clicking on “Apply” and submitting your CV and qualifications

Capitec’s recruitment process is designed to identify forward-thinking professionals who can build solutions for tomorrow’s digital bank.

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