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Senior Software Engineer

Old MutualZA

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Job title : Senior Software Engineer

Job Location : Gauteng, Durban

Deadline : December 30, 2025

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A seasoned Full-Stack Software Engineer with a strong track record of delivering complex web applications and a passion for mentoring and leadership. The senior full-stack engineer is a leader in the development space across both technical and domain knowledge and plays a key role in teams achieving

As a senior member of Old Mutual’s team, the incumbent will take a leadership role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex web applications, driving architectural decisions, and mentoring junior and intermediate developers.

Full-Stack Development : Lead the end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of web applications, ensuring they meet high standards for functionality, performance, and user experience.

Front-End Development : Create responsive and user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Collaborate closely with the design team to maintain a seamless and visually appealing user experience.

Back-End Development : Manage server-side development, including the selection and use of programming languages and frameworks like Node.js, Python, Ruby, Django, etc.

Database Management : Design, optimize, and manage database schemas, queries, and interactions using relational and NoSQL databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.

Web Application Frameworks : Utilize specific web application frameworks and libraries to streamline development processes, enhance application functionality, and provide technical leadership.

Architecture and System Design : Drive architectural decisions, system design, and code reviews to ensure scalable and maintainable software solutions.

Version Control : Lead codebase management using Git or other version control systems, establishing best practices for code collaboration and version tracking.

Testing and Debugging : Establish testing strategies, develop unit tests, and provide expertise in debugging and optimizing code for performance and reliability.

API Integration : Work on integrating APIs and third-party services, focusing on security, scalability, and efficiency.

DevOps and Deployment : Implement DevOps practices, including CI / CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud services to optimize application deployment and scaling.

Mentoring and Collaboration : Mentor and collaborate with junior and intermediate developers, contributing to team growth, knowledge sharing, and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

8+ years of experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer, with a track record of delivering complex projects.

Expertise in mobile technologies, including Swift, Swift UI, Swift package management, and adhering to SSDLC.

In-depth knowledge of database systems, including design, optimization, and complex query writing.

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with a focus on optimizing application performance.

Exceptional communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.

Commitment to staying updated with emerging industry trends and technologies.

Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.

Previous leadership or mentorship experience within a development team.

Skills

Action Planning, Application Development, Business Process Design, Computer Literacy, Data Management, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Identifying Customer Needs, Information Technology (IT) Support, Market Analysis, Oral Communications, Product Development, Technical Support, Technical Troubleshooting, Test Case Management, User Requirements Documentation, Web Development

Competencies

Business Insight

Collaborates

Courage

Cultivates Innovation

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Education

NQF Level 9 – Masters

Closing Date

25 August 2025

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