Software Engineer

Location: Cape Town, South Africa Office

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Role Overview

Software Engineer Level 1 is an entry-level engineering role focused on building, testing, and maintaining application components under guidance. The role requires strong coding fundamentals, logical thinking, and willingness to learn new technologies, including AI-enabled development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain application features using .NET Core and Angular or assigned tech stack.

• Write clean, efficient, and well-structured code following engineering best practices.

• Debug, test, and fix defects with attention to quality and performance.

• Participate in requirement discussions, sprint ceremonies, and Agile workflows.

• Collaborate with peers, leads, QA, and cross-functional teams effectively.

• Document code, APIs, and module-level design details.

• Use AI-assisted tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) responsibly to improve productivity.

• Continuously learn and apply new technologies, frameworks, and standards.

Required Skills

• Strong fundamentals in OOP, data structures, algorithms, logical reasoning, and problem solving.

• Good knowledge of C#/.NET Core, or another modern backend framework.

• Basic understanding of relational databases, REST APIs, and version control (Git).

• Understand database concepts and able to write sql queries with joins

• Familiarity with Agile concepts (user stories, backlog, sprints).

• Good communication and team collaboration skills.

• Quick learner with a growth mindset.

• Awareness of AI tools and how they support coding, testing, and documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of unit testing (xUnit, JUnit, NUnit).

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps basics.

• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (Azure/Cloudflare) is a plus.

About Us

From the day we opened our doors, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software that powers thriving communities and helps make the world a better place to live, work and play. Fulfilling that mission is only possible because of one thing: exceptional people. People like you!

Our people-first approach to PropTech is defining a new industry standard for client experiences that, quite frankly, can’t be duplicated. Experiences that deliver real value every day. And we know those experiences begin with our people.

We believe MRI is more than just a workplace; it’s a connected community of people who truly feel they belong. Whether we’re investing in employee resource groups or providing tailored resources for each person to reach their full potential, we’re passionate about creating a work environment that makes you excited to show up every single day.

At MRI, one of our core values is to strive to amaze.  From the intelligent solutions we create to the culture we cultivate, that’s our goal every day. Because that’s what industry leaders do. Whether you’re joining as a new Pride member or rejoining us after a short time away, your talent is vital to us, our partners and our clients. 

Amazing growth requires amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?  

We know confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you!

MRI is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, veteran status and more. 

We believe that Belonging is a direct result of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Those values are woven into the fabric of who we are and are foundational to our continued success. Come and see for yourself!