Full Stack Software Engineer at Capitec Bank

We're growing how we deliver digital banking experiences, and we need a Software Engineer who can help us build and run solutions end to end. In this role, we work across the full software lifecycle - from idea to live product - creating reliable, scalable applications that serve real client needs and open up new opportunities through embedded finance.


What you'll do


Design, build and deliver full‑stack solutions that are stable, scalable and easy to maintain
Translate business needs into working software and contribute to solution design and problem solving
Own the quality of your work by testing, deploying and supporting applications in production
Collaborate with a cross‑functional team to continuously improve how we build and run our products
Contribute to modern, API‑driven platforms that enable secure data sharing and new partner integrations


Why this role is different


We own our products end to end - from idea to production and beyond
We work on emerging capabilities in open and embedded finance
We operate in a small team where your work is visible and valued
We give you space to take ownership, make decisions and grow into more senior roles
We balance strong engineering practices with a culture that values curiosity, initiative and collaboration


What we're looking for


Proven experience in full‑stack software development (around 3+ years)
Strong skills in JavaScript, including Node.js, with exposure to modern front‑end frameworks
Experience building and integrating APIs and working with databases
Understanding of cloud platforms- AWS is a non-negotiable, modern architectures and containerised deployments
Solid grounding in software design, testing and version control practices
Ability to work across the full development lifecycle, from design to production support
Strong problem‑solving, communication and collaboration skills
A self‑starter mindset with the drive to learn, contribute and grow


Education (Minimum)


Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational


Education (Ideal or Preferred)


A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology


Conditions of employment


Clear criminal and credit record
Based in Stellenbosch or willing to relocate
Preference will be given in line with our employment equity goals