About this role
Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and intellectually curious developer (ideally Full Stack) to join our dynamic team. This role requires a strong foundation in backend development, cloud services, and data processing technologies. The ideal candidate is a conceptual thinker who thrives in solving complex problems and building scalable solutions.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Scala, Spark, and Python
Build and optimize data pipelines and processing workflows
Integrate and manage AWS backend services (e.g., Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, ECR + ECS, etc.)
Collaborate with front-end developers and other stakeholders to deliver full-stack solutions
Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decision-making
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
Troubleshoot and debug applications across the stack
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
Required Skills & Qualifications
Proficiency in Scala, Spark, or/and Python
Strong experience with AWS backend services
Solid understanding of backend development principles and best practices
Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and serverless architectures
Ability to think conceptually and solve abstract problems
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) in Technology or related qualifications
Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Knowledge of containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (e.g. Terraform)
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Information TechnologyOther facts
About Absa Group
Absa Group Limited (Absa) has forged a new way of getting things done, driven by bravery and passion, with the readiness to realise growth on the African continent and beyond.
We’re a truly African brand, inspired by the people we serve in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. We also have representative offices in China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic.
What you'll do
- The Full Stack Engineer will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems while collaborating with front-end developers to deliver full-stack solutions. They will also participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decision-making.
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