At Confluence, we’ve always been driven by a commitment to innovation, precision, and partnership in the investment data space. Our global footprint now spans multiple countries, giving our employees the opportunity to get exposure to other countries and cultures. And it stands to reason that none of this would have been possible without the hundreds of hard-working employees who work at Confluence.

The Software Engineer, Analytics will own and deliver assigned development workstreams end-to-end, collaborating with peers and leveraging guidance from senior engineers as needed, while demonstrating increasing technical independence and accountability for quality outcomes.

Participates in all aspects of the established SDLC.

Designs & implements solutions and technical specifications (interfaces, APIs, classes, scripts, etc.) with required reviews.

Actively participates in design processes with more senior team members.

Follows existing/established patterns when implementing solutions.

Able to suggest improved patterns where applicable. 

Knowledge in relation to core technologies, system architecture and software development practices

Independently operates under team run rules (e.g. peer review/code review processes, utilization of design checklists, etc.) 

Timely completion of quality development tasks with increased productivity.

Writes quality technical documentation (where appropriate/outside of code reviews, etc.)

Participates and contributes to sizing/story pointing/planning poker/estimation methods as per established team run rules to gauge complexity and size of solution.

Works with QA team members to understand testing approach (may contribute to test plan creation), who is testing what and where (API versus manual testing, etc.) 

Troubleshoots issues (replicates, investigates, recommends solution options and implements).

Provides guidance for peers.

Actively participates in code reviews.

Documentations

Reviews end user documentation/release notes pertaining to areas of contribution (stories, features, bug fixes, etc.)

Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in a Software Development / Engineering
Minimum 3 years in a similar role

Confluence offers generous benefit packages for team members. As a growing, global organization, we are always looking for ways to ensure that our employees can access benefits that matter to them and their families. This includes:

🕚 Generous Time Off packages including additional half days with each public holiday in your location.

🌎 Global Career Development opportunities

🎊 Social Events 

💵 Referral Bonus scheme - Upto $3,000 per successful referral

🚀 Plus many more!

We offer flexible working options for all employees. This role will be based in Cape Town, with some hybrid working from our Cape Town office. You should therefore be within a commutable distance.

 

 

We look for people who align with our 4 values. 

 

Face reality with honesty, courage and accountability

Deal creatively with challenges and envision what the world could be

Build good habits into reflexes which become a part of our life

Committed to the success of others

Confluence is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act.

Note that Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals (PDIs) in line with our Employment Equity (EE) plan.

Pre-Employment Screening Disclaimer
As part of our recruitment process, we carry out identity checks on all candidates. Offers of employment are conditional upon the completion of satisfactory background checks prior to the commencement of work. These checks may include verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and other relevant pre-employment screening.

Please note that additional checks may be required depending on the nature of the role and the jurisdiction in which the role is based or operates. These may include, but are not limited to, criminal record checks or financial background checks where applicable.