Senior Software Engineer

Role: Senior Software Engineer. Location: Germiston, Gauteng. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

Overview

This Senior Software Engineer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Germiston. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the it jobs pipeline across Gauteng.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Germiston operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Germiston teams, and the new Senior Software Engineer will feel that from the first week.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Senior Software Engineer to step into the it jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The it jobs space in Germiston offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Gauteng.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Germiston team member.

On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Germiston have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Working in Germiston

Germiston continues to grow as an employment hub in Gauteng, with easy access via the N1 and N14 corridors. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Germiston, Gauteng.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Germiston.

Many candidates already living within reach of Germiston cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Germiston group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Beyond that, the team mix in Germiston reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Germiston.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Gauteng.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Germiston.

Core Functions

• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
• Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
• Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts

Essential Criteria

• Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
• Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling

Importantly, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.