Work-Force
Whether you are an experienced Senior Software Engineer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Midrand. The team hires on merit and across communities in Gauteng.
What This Role Involves
This Senior Software Engineer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Midrand. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the it jobs pipeline across Gauteng.
The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Senior Software Engineer taking on this position.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Midrand also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
About Midrand
Midrand continues to grow as an employment hub in Gauteng, with close to OR Tambo International Airport. 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.
Many candidates already living within reach of Midrand 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.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Midrand, Gauteng.
Day in the Life
Your day tends to start with a quick standup, where the team shares progress and surfaces blockers. From there, you settle into focused build time, breaking tickets into manageable chunks and pairing with colleagues when something gets thorny. Afternoons mix code reviews, planning discussions and the occasional production incident — everyone pulls together, fixes the issue and feeds the lessons back into the next sprint. By the time you sign off, you’ve shipped value, learned something new, and left clean code behind you.
Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Midrand.
Your Team
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Midrand office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng operations get busy.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Midrand will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Key Outputs
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
- Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
- Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
- Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
- Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
Candidate Profile
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
- Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
- Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
On top of that, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.