Senior Software Engineer

Whether you are a seasoned Senior Software Engineer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Odendaalsrus. The team hires on merit and across communities in Free State.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Software Engineer vacancy forms part of how the Odendaalsrus branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the it jobs side of the business moving forward.

Crucially, 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.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the it jobs group in Odendaalsrus.

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.

Where You'll Work

On top of that, the environment is hybrid-friendly where the role allows, with collaborative tooling, modern source-control workflows and a strong emphasis on shared ownership of code and incidents.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Odendaalsrus site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

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.

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

Crucially, the Odendaalsrus 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.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

Working in Odendaalsrus

Working in Odendaalsrus means a place near the Sasolburg industrial complex, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Odendaalsrus office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

Many candidates already living within reach of Odendaalsrus 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.

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 Odendaalsrus.

Meet the Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Odendaalsrus 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.

Notably, the team mix in Odendaalsrus 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.

Daily Duties

• Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
• Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
• Write clean, testable code that follows the team's coding standards
• 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
• Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3

Who We're Looking For

• Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
• Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Comfortable working in agile delivery teams

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.