Senior Developer –
Ref: JO-2511-357672
- South Africa, Cape Town
- Software Development & Engineering, Technology
- IT
- 50 - 249 Employees
- ZAR 100,000.00 - ZAR 120,000.00 per annum
- Environment: Hybrid
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Starts: 2026-01-01
Senior Developer / Product Engineer
I’m working with a leading digital banking client to find an experienced Senior Developer / Product Engineer. This role is perfect for someone who can combine technical depth with a product mindset, building scalable financial systems and user-focused features.
What you’ll do:
- Design and optimize backend services for core banking (ledger management, payments, loans).
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions and own end-to-end delivery.
- Build secure APIs and ensure system scalability and reliability.
- Use no-code/low-code tools for rapid prototyping and workflow automation.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to agile processes.
- Explore emerging tech like AI for fraud detection and blockchain for settlements.
What we’re looking for:
- 7+ years in software engineering, with 4+ years in financial services or core banking.
- Strong backend skills (Java, Kotlin, Go) and familiarity with frontend frameworks.
- Experience with event-driven architectures, APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
- Knowledge of banking concepts like double-entry bookkeeping and regulatory reporting.
- Bonus: No-code/low-code experience, fintech exposure, or AI/ML knowledge.
This is a full-time hybrid role offering the chance to work on innovative banking solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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