Youll be joining a mission-driven team creating the infrastructure that powers international commerce across Africa removing payment failures, automating compliance, and enabling seamless scale for global enterprises in South Africa.
The Problem Youll Help Solve
International businesses expanding into Africa face a tangle of fragmented systems, regulatory hurdles, and unreliable payment infrastructure. This team is building the foundational technology that eliminates those barriers. Their systems already support some of South Africas largest companies and globally recognized brands , with the backing of world-class investors and a long-term vision focused on real, lasting impact.
The Role
Youll work directly with the Head of Engineering to design, build, and optimize mission-critical payment infrastructure . This role requires backend depth in .NET (C#) and PostgreSQL , as well as the ability to build performant front-ends using Next.js .
You'll be part of a team trusted to deliver robust solutions for enterprise clients navigating complex payment environments.
Why This Role Matters
This isnt about shipping features for vanity metrics. The systems you help build will :
- Reduce payment friction at scale
- Increase revenue predictability for clients
- Improve reliability and security across global transactions
What Makes This Role Unique
Build new systems from first principlesWork with ambitious international merchants entering the SA marketJoin a culture grounded in truth, trust, and actionGain meaningful equity and shape foundational architectureWhat You Bring
Proficient in .NET (C#) , PostgreSQL , and DockerStrong front-end skills with Next.jsExperience working with AWS services (Lambda, S3, SNS / SQS, RDS, DynamoDB)Solid understanding of REST APIs , auth flows, and secure systemsFamiliarity with microservices and event-driven architecturesSkilled in Git and modern deployment tools (ECS, Fargate)Agile-minded with strong ownership and curiosityYou Might Also Have
Experience designing distributed systems and defining architecture standardsKnowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS)A passion for turning complex business needs into elegant technical solutionsA track record of scaling infrastructure in high-growth environmentsWhat You'll Do
Develop scalable backend services and responsive front-end appsCollaborate with product, design, and ops to ship high-impact featuresIntegrate third-party services with reliability in mindReview code, share knowledge, and uphold high technical standardsContinuously improve system performance and stabilityKey Challenges to Tackle
Scaling payment systems for enterprise workloadsIntegrating new tech with legacy platformsBalancing performance with rapid iteration and secure deploymentsTeam Principles
Clients come firstTruth and transparency, alwaysCollaboration beats solo brillianceIteration is better than perfectionAction is more powerful than intentionIf you're ready to shape the backbone of digital trade in South Africa and build systems that support real commerce at global scalethis role is for you.