Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Software Developer role based in Bethlehem. We welcome candidates from every background across Free State who are ready to grow with us.
About This Position
An experienced Software Developer is needed to support operations in Bethlehem. The role forms part of how the business keeps its it jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
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 Software Developer taking on this position.
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 Bethlehem teams, and the new Software Developer will feel that from the first week.
Working in Bethlehem
Bethlehem continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with near the Sasolburg industrial complex. 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 Bethlehem, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Bethlehem 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.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
- Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
- Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
What You’ll Need
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Comfortable working in agile delivery teams
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
Notably, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.