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Senior Software Engineer

Network RecruitmentCape Town, South Africa

30+ days ago

Job description

Main Function & Culture

Youll design and build scalable backend services, integrate with payment processors (Stripe, ACH, mobile money), and own core features like ledgers, payouts, and hosted payment pages. The team fosters a collaborative, high-growth culture where engineers take ownership and ship features that directly impact businesses worldwide.

Qualifications :

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advantageous, not essential)
Strong backend experience with Python (FastAPI, Django, or Flask)
Solid knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQLAlchemy)
Excellent communication & problem-solving skills

Requirements :

4+ years in backend software engineering

Python expertise (FastAPI a strong plus)

API design & async programming

Third-party API integrations

Startup-ready : independent, proactive, and a builders mindset

KPAs (Key Performance Areas) :

Build scalable backend services and APIs

Integrate payment processors & secure financial workflows

Contribute to multi-tenant, multi-currency system architecture

Maintain code quality with testing, reviews & documentation

Drive infrastructure & security decisions (PCI awareness)

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Senior Software Engineer • Cape Town, South Africa