Syspro
OpenNext Gen Full-Stack Engineer: Intermediate SA
- Location
- South Africa
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Jul 15, 2026
- Last seen
- Aug 7, 2026
About the role
The Next Gen Full-Stack Intermediate Engineer contributes to the design, development, and delivery of Syspro’s next-generation software platform, building modern, scalable web applications that span front-end user experiences and back-end services. Reporting to the Head of Innovation, the role operates within a forward-looking engineering team focused delivering innovation across Syspro’s evolving product suite, ensuring solutions are robust, maintainable, and enterprise-grade. The role remains primarily a full-stack engineering position, with a strong focus on building scalable front-end and back-end software features. AI-related work will mainly involve integrating and productising AI capabilities into the Next Gen platform, rather than owning AI/ML model development or AI strategy. Requirements Minimum Level of Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Beneficial Qualifications Honours degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering; relevant cloud or AI/ML certifications (e.g. Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) Minimum Experience 3–5 years of professional full-stack software development experience Proficiency in at least one modern front-end framework (e.g. React, Angular, or Vue.js) Back-end development experience using APIs and a server-side language such as C#/.NET Core, TypeScript, or Java Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g. SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and version control using Git Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices Beneficial Experience Experience working in Agile/Scrum engineering teams Exposure to AI or machine learning integration in software applications Knowledge of ERP systems or enterprise software development Experience with containerisation and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with microservices architecture and event-driven systems Special Skills and Knowledge Strong analytical and problem-solving ability; ability to write clean, testable, and well-documented code; sound understanding of software design patterns and principles; collaborative mindset with effective verbal and written communication skills; self-motivated with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, iterative delivery environment. Responsibilities Design and implement full-stack features across front-end and back-end layers of the Next Gen platform. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in line with Syspro's engineering standards and style guides. Build and consume well-designed APIs to support front-end functionality and third-party integrations. Develop responsive, accessible user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks. Implement back-end services, business logic, and data access layers that meet performance and scalability requirements. Integrate third-party services, cloud platform APIs, and AI/ML models into product features. Implement AI-driven capabilities as directed by the Head of Innovation, translating requirements into working software. Ensure AI feature implementations comply with Syspro's responsible AI principles and data privacy standards. Write unit, integration, and end-to-end automated tests for all new and modified code. Participate in peer code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to maintain code quality. Diagnose and resolve defects, performance issues, and regressions in a timely manner. Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives. Communicate technical trade-offs and complexity clearly to product managers and non-technical stakeholders. Identify technical debt and propose practical remediation plans to the team. Maintain technical documentation for features, APIs, and architectural decisions. Apply secure coding practices across front-end, back-end, API, and data access layers. Implement secure API integration patterns, including authentication, authorisation, data validation, and protection of sensitive information. Support enterprise integration requirements across internal systems, third-party platforms, and cloud services. Build solutions with consideration for ERP workflows, SYSPRO product concepts and enterprise business process integration Benefits 25 annual leave days 30 days paid sick leave over 3-year cycle Hybrid working environment (2 - 3 office days as determined by the function/ manager) Pension Medical aid Life insurance Group income protection Bonus/ commission programmes Maternity: 6 months at half pay Paternity: 2 weeks full pay
