Work-Force
Looking for your next move as a Senior Software Engineer in Phuthaditjhaba? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Free State.
Overview
The organisation is investing in its Phuthaditjhaba operation, and this Senior Software Engineer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the it jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.
Importantly, 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.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Senior Software Engineer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the it jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Phuthaditjhaba much easier.
Our Commitment to Transformation
In addition, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
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.
On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Phuthaditjhaba.
Meet the Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Phuthaditjhaba office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Phuthaditjhaba will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Phuthaditjhaba colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the it jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Crucially, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Based in Phuthaditjhaba
Working in Phuthaditjhaba means a place along the N1 central corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Phuthaditjhaba office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Phuthaditjhaba.
Many candidates already living within reach of Phuthaditjhaba cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State.
Key Outputs
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
- Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
- Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
Minimum Requirements
- Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
- Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
- 2-5 years’ commercial software development experience
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.