Youll be joining a mission-driven team creating the infrastructure that powers international commerce across Africa removing payment failures, automating compliance, and enabling seamless scale for global enterprises in South Africa.

The Problem Youll Help Solve
International businesses expanding into Africa face a tangle of fragmented systems, regulatory hurdles, and unreliable payment infrastructure. This team is building the foundational technology that eliminates those barriers. Their systems already support some of South Africas largest companies and globally recognized brands , with the backing of world-class investors and a long-term vision focused on real, lasting impact.

The Role
Youll work directly with the Head of Engineering to design, build, and optimize mission-critical payment infrastructure . This role requires backend depth in . NET (C#) and Postgre SQL , as well as the ability to build performant front-ends using Next.js .

You'll be part of a team trusted to deliver robust solutions for enterprise clients navigating complex payment environments.

Why This Role Matters
This isnt about shipping features for vanity metrics. The systems you help build will:

• Reduce payment friction at scale
• Increase revenue predictability for clients
• Improve reliability and security across global transactions

What Makes This Role Unique

• Build new systems from first principles
• Work with ambitious international merchants entering the SA market
• Join a culture grounded in truth, trust, and action
• Gain meaningful equity and shape foundational architecture

What You Bring

• Proficient in . NET (C#) , Postgre SQL , and Docker
• Strong front-end skills with Next.js
• Experience working with AWS services (Lambda, S3, SNS/SQS, RDS, Dynamo DB)
• Solid understanding of REST APIs , auth flows, and secure systems
• Familiarity with microservices and event-driven architectures
• Skilled in Git and modern deployment tools (ECS, Fargate)
• Agile-minded with strong ownership and curiosity

You Might Also Have

• Experience designing distributed systems and defining architecture standards
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS)
• A passion for turning complex business needs into elegant technical solutions
• A track record of scaling infrastructure in high-growth environments

What You'll Do

• Develop scalable backend services and responsive front-end apps
• Collaborate with product, design, and ops to ship high-impact features
• Integrate third-party services with reliability in mind
• Review code, share knowledge, and uphold high technical standards
• Continuously improve system performance and stability

Key Challenges to Tackle

• Scaling payment systems for enterprise workloads
• Integrating new tech with legacy platforms
• Balancing performance with rapid iteration and secure deployments

Team Principles

• Clients come first
• Truth and transparency, always
• Collaboration beats solo brilliance
• Iteration is better than perfection
• Action is more powerful than intention

If you're ready to shape the backbone of digital trade in South Africa and build systems that support real commerce at global scalethis role is for you.