Senior Software Engineer

Applications are warmly invited for a Senior Software Engineer role based in Phuthaditjhaba. We welcome candidates from every background across Free State who are ready to grow with us.

About the Opportunity

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

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Phuthaditjhaba team.

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.

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 Phuthaditjhaba teams, and the new Senior Software Engineer will feel that from the first week.

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.

The Phuthaditjhaba office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Phuthaditjhaba.

On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

Your 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.

Practically speaking, the team mix in Phuthaditjhaba 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.

About 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.

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

Growing With Us

Equally, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the it jobs team in Phuthaditjhaba have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Phuthaditjhaba have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.

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

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

What You’ll Be Doing

• Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
• Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
• Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
• Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts

What You’ll Need

• Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
• Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
• Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable

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