Black Pen Recruitment

Junior Developer (FinTech/Startup/Mobile Payments)

Black Pen Recruitment  •  Cape Town, ZA (Hybrid)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Our client is an innovative pay-as-you-go solar startup. They make life better for everyday households in Africa where they build amazing tech to help bring access to energy, internet and opportunity to people who otherwise wouldn’t. Our client is a dynamic, hardworking team that values flexibility and focuses on results over office hours. They are resourceful and budget-conscious, whether they are traveling or working. They believe in resilience, self-reliance, and long-term sustainability. With our client your career growth is driven by your ambitions, from expanding your role to exploring new areas of the business.

As a Junior Developer, you'll combine deep technical expertise in one area with broad knowledge across our client’s entire technology ecosystem, driving innovation in solar and mobile technology solutions.

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Type Full time/Permanent

Requirements

  • 0–3 years in engineering/software development roles with cross-functional exposure
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (Electrical, Software, Mechanical)
  • Demonstrated or expressed interest in commercial, operational, and technical areas

Skills

  • Technical leadership
  • Advanced software development
  • Systems thinking
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Skills you will develop

  • Technical architecture
  • Team mentoring
  • Product development
  • Innovation management

Life with our client

  • Cape Town Base: Enjoy working in the beautiful Mother City, with offices conveniently located at the V&A Waterfront
  • Output over Effort: They embrace flexibility with a hybrid model - spend at least half your time, you decide when
  • Youthful & Energetic Team: Join a team of young, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking individuals who are driven by shared goals and a collaborative spirit.
  • Diverse Skill Development: Broaden your expertise by working across operational, commercial, and technical domains, providing a holistic and challenging career path.

Why our client?

  • Impact Across Africa: Make Life Better for the millions of underserved individuals in Africa, both from Cape Town and on frequent trips into our operating markets
  • High-Calibre Collaboration: Work alongside exceptionally talented and like-minded individuals who are passionate about what they do.
  • Accelerated Growth & Ownership: Gain significant autonomy and responsibility early in your career, allowing you to make a tangible impact and fast-track your professional development.
  • Share in our client’s success: Participate in our Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you a direct stake in the company's growth and success.
Black Pen Recruitment

About Black Pen Recruitment

Black Pen Recruitment is the leading recruitment agency in fintech and cryptocurrency across Africa. From our headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa, we've been at the forefront of specialised recruitment since 2012, carving out a distinct niche in the landscape of financial technology. Our success story is rooted in our ability to identify top-tier talent and match them with leading companies in the industry. With over 180 clients worldwide and over 120,000 candidates in our database, we've built partnerships with Startups, Scale-ups, SMEs, and Corporates, driving growth and innovation every step of the way. We have also expanded our reach into key sectors including e-Commerce, Digital Banking, SaaS, Tech, and Travel/Tourism.

Black Pen Recruitment stands as a dedicated partner in growing your team, with over a decade of experience. Driven by a vision to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity in the growing fintech and cryptocurrency sectors, we've built a formidable team of internationally trained recruiters who share a passion for excellence and dedication. With a strategic presence in Malta, we have established a global footprint, nurturing relationships with clients worldwide. Our journey has been defined by navigating the frontier of finance and technology, driving excellence in every partnership we forge.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2012
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