Senior Software Engineer – Web

Old Mutual Limited

Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer at Old Mutual delivering complex web applications and mentoring teams. Leading development and architectural decisions as a key member of the technology team.

Posted 7/12/2026full-timeCape Town • 🇿🇦 South AfricaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack web application development, including front-end technologies like Next.JS, Typescript, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as back-end frameworks and database management. Proven ability to lead architectural decisions, mentor teams, and implement DevOps practices for optimized deployment and performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Stack Software EngineeringFront-End Technologies (Next.JS, React, Vue.js)Back-End Development (Node.js, Python, Ruby)Database Management (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)Cloud Services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

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Hard Skills

HTMLCSSJavaScriptNext.JSTypescriptNode.jsPythonRubyMySQLMongoDB

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingDebuggingCommunicationTeamworkLeadership

Tools & Technologies

DjangoGrafanaDynatraceGoogle Analytics 4CI/CD Pipelines

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceSoftware Engineering

Industry Keywords

Web Application DevelopmentDevOps PracticesAPI IntegrationUser ExperiencePerformance Optimization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDjangoGrafanaJavaScriptMongoDBMySQLNext.jsNode.jsNoSQLPostgresPythonReactRubyTypeScriptVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of web applications, ensuring they meet high standards for functionality, performance, and user experience.
Create responsive and user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Manage server-side development, including the selection and use of programming languages and frameworks like Node.js, Python, Ruby, Django, etc.
Design, optimize, and manage database schemas, queries, and interactions using relational and NoSQL databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
Drive architectural decisions, system design, and code reviews to ensure scalable and maintainable software solutions.
Establish testing strategies, develop unit tests, and provide expertise in debugging and optimizing code for performance and reliability.
Work on integrating APIs and third-party services, focusing on security, scalability, and efficiency.
Implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud services to optimize application deployment and scaling.
Mentor and collaborate with junior and intermediate developers, contributing to team growth, knowledge sharing, and best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
8+ years of experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer, with a track record of delivering complex projects.
Expertise in front-end technologies, including Next.JS, Typescript, HTML CSS, Javascript, React, Vue.js, and modern frontend development practices.
Familiarity with Observability and Monitoring tooling: Grafana, Dynatrace.
Familiarity with Analytics Tracking tooling: Google Analytics 4.
Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Ruby) and expertise in web application frameworks.
In-depth knowledge of database systems, including design, optimization, and complex query writing.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with a focus on optimizing application performance.
Exceptional communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
Commitment to staying updated with emerging industry trends and technologies.
Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development