Cape Town · Open to remote collaboration · Available Sept 2025
Software Engineer specializing in Backend APIs and Cloud Solutions
Seven plus years in banking, turning complex requirements into secure and reliable software that runs at scale. Currently at Capitec.
7+
Years
Backend APIs and Cloud Solutions
Focus
Snapshot
- Role: Software Engineer specializing in Backend APIs and Cloud Solutions
- Focus areas: Core banking · Self service channels · Card issuing and deposits · Transaction processing · Secure integration · API design
- Stack: .NET and C Sharp · AWS Lambda · API Gateway · SQL Server
- Frontend: React and TypeScript · Tailwind
- Availability: Sept 2025 · Remote · CET or UK overlap
Top Skills
.NET and C Sharp
REST APIs
Event driven design
AWS Lambda
API Gateway
SQL Server
Continuous integration and continuous delivery
Infrastructure as Code
React and TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Case studies
- Ching Checka · SMS and WhatsApp safety assistant exploring fraud pattern warningsIn analysis
- ShapLink · Unified API and dashboard concept for bank payment links
- StokFolio · Real time dashboard for savings groups with contributions and votesPrototype
- StokStock · Bulk buying deal finder for grocery groups with basket optimizationPrototype
These projects are at various stages of analysis and prototyping. Private demos are available on request.
Where I add value
- Secure API design and event driven flows that scale
- Serverless architectures on AWS with clear observability
- End to end delivery with clean React interfaces
Ways of working
- Lean tickets, strong reviews, frequent releases
- Production first thinking with dashboards, alarms, and runbooks
- Clear written communication for remote teams
Roles that fit
- Software Engineer with Backend focus
- .NET Backend Engineer
- Full stack with Backend focus on small squads