Senior Software Engineer (Digisure)

What will you do?

The Senior Software Engineer position is a critical role, responsible for guidance of the wider team and delivering efficient software in a high-trust, high-performance environment. The role can be fully remote, hybrid or office-based, with a diverse team from local and international locations. Our structure supports openness, agility and collaboration. The role reports to a Technical Lead (who reports to the Chief Technology Officer).

• Strategic delivery : Contribute to the team's technical trajectory, align with major technical decisions and shape strategic goals.
• Mentorship and Leadership : Enable the professional growth of junior team members, nurturing their development while leading by example in a high-trust, high-performance culture.
• Code Excellence : Deliver high-quality code, upholding excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Innovative Tech Stack : Utilize a modern, pragmatic tech stack to build a highly scalable distributed system.
• Continuous Learning : Promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation to stay agile and responsive to business needs and market trends.

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification and Experience :

Programming Languages & Coding

Engineering & Operational Excellence

Technical Leadership

What will make you successful in this role?

Our commitment to transformation

Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. As a large, diversified, and expanding company, we are committed to transformation and growth. While our headquarters are in South Africa, we are extending our presence into emerging markets across Africa and Asia.

With a client base of over 1 million policyholders, Santam serves individuals, commercial enterprises, specialist business owners, and institutions, including 80 of the Top 100 companies listed on the JSE. Our commitment to Insurance, Good and Proper goes beyond just providing cover—we offer peace of mind, ensuring our clients can focus on living in the moment, not worrying about the unexpected. At Santam, the freedom to seize every day is worth protecting.

People drive our business, and we are committed to attracting the best talent, whether for permanent roles or short-term opportunities. Santam is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities. We are dedicated to neuro-inclusivity and fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Take the next step in your career—apply now and be part of a company that’s shaping the future of insurance. This is Freedom!

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. The Group’s Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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