Join an agile team at South Africa's fastest-growing fintech, where you'll work with disruptive payment solutions, AI adoption, and cutting-edge technology across our 3.7 million customer base within PayJustNow and Finchoice. Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference—driving the next wave of financial inclusion and transforming how South Africans access payments, credit, and mobile services.


Role Overview
The absolute legend of an Engineer we're seeking will be responsible for working within the Engineering development team to deliver new initiatives, enhancements, and resolve live issues with a full understanding of the standard system development life cycle and have a track record of delivering changes, enhancements, and new functionality.
As a Full Stack Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining robust, scalable and secure end-to-end solutions spanning front-end interfaces to back-end serverless architectures on AWS.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise with modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React Native, Next.js), AWS, Node.js and SQL, among other competencies.

Key Technical Competencies: Node.js / Vue.js / React Native / Next.js / AWS / PostgreSQL
Your Leader: Engineering Manager
The Team: The engineering team forms an integral part of the Weaver fintech business, collaborating with several departments and is responsible for the development and support of multiple systems, websites, applications, and mobile apps.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable serverless solutions on AWS following an API-first approach, considering compliance and industry standards
• Work with cross-functional teams to define and implement OpenAPI specifications, ensuring consistency and quality in your deliverables
• Design, implement, and optimise database schemas for performance and scalability
• Design and implement responsive, user-centric front-end interfaces using Vue.js, React Native, and Next.js while ensuring seamless integration with back-end services
• Being able to work with people of various technical proficiencies and communicate outcomes clearly and effectively
• Play an active role in code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices for yourself and the team as a whole
• Your solutions are designed in a way that is testable and repeatable

Develop and maintain mobile applications using React Native, web applications using Vue.js and Next.js, ensuring consistent user experiences across all platforms

• Staying up to date with the latest information, whether it be coding practices, security standards or anything that can help your team be more successful

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Experience in a Fintech or other financial institution is a bonus

Technical Requirements:

• You have a proven track record as a quality full stack engineer with strong experience in both front-end frameworks (Vue.js, React Native, Next.js) and back-end development using AWS products for more than 2 years
• You have solid experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs, implementing event-driven architectures, and building responsive user interfaces with modern JavaScript frameworks
• You know your way around databases, both SQL and NoSQ
• AWS certifications are a plus

What We Offer

Our Culture Foundation

We build our workplace on reciprocity and trust. Every team member commits to delivering their best work while supporting colleagues and customers alike. Strong, authentic relationships drive our success—we value transparency, equity, and the unique perspectives each person brings to our team.

Your Benefits & Growth

• Flexible Work Environment – Hybrid working arrangements designed around your productivity and life balance
• Professional Development – Comprehensive support through coaching programs, skills training, and educational bursaries to accelerate your career
• Employee Wellness – Access to our CareConnect employee assistance program for holistic wellbeing support
• Modern Technology – Cutting-edge architectures and tools that maximise efficiency and minimise repetitive work
• Recognition & Celebration – We acknowledge your milestones and achievements throughout your journey with us
• Team Connection – Regular team socials and company-wide events that strengthen our relationships beyond work