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software developer jobs in south africa

Looking for software developer jobs in South Africa? Join the Talentix community once: our team matches you with companies hiring software developers in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and across the diaspora.

10 questions, about 2 minutes. No job board to scroll: we come to you.

Tech & data in South Africa

Banks, insurers, telecoms, e-commerce players and software firms in Johannesburg and Cape Town hire software engineers, data scientists, and cloud and cybersecurity specialists. Many also hire local developers for clients in the UK, Europe and the US.

The role

As a software developer, you design, write and test the code behind business applications, internal tools and APIs. You turn requirements into working features, review your teammates' code and fix bugs reported by users. You work closely with product managers, designers and other engineers.

Skills employers ask for

  • JavaScript or TypeScript
  • Python, Java or C#
  • Git and code review
  • SQL databases
  • REST APIs
  • Automated testing

Who is hiring

Fintechs, banks, mobile operators, software houses and start-ups all hire software developers, as do diaspora businesses building products for African markets. Many roles are remote or hybrid, which lets you work for a company in another country without moving.

Main business cities
Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban
Working languages
English
Currency
ZAR

how it works.

  1. 1

    Answer 10 questions

    One question at a time, about 2 minutes. No cover letter, no job board to scroll.

  2. 2

    Upload your CV in the app

    Download the Talentix app and upload one general CV. That is all we need.

  3. 3

    We find the right role for you

    Our team matches you with companies that are hiring, and you follow every step in the app.

For companies

hiring software developers in South Africa?

You answer a few questions, and we match you with the right talent in 48 hours, ready to start.

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