Senior Software Developer
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
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Job Summary
Build products used across Africa and the world.
At Dentsu Data were building the next generation of AI data and marketing technology that powers some of the worlds most recognised brands. As part of dentsu one of the worlds largest marketing and technology networks operating in more than 145 markets with over 65000 employees our engineers dont just build software for one country. We create products platforms and solutions that can be deployed across multiple regions industries and global clients. Whether its identity platforms AI assistants geospatial intelligence measurement solutions or data products youll be solving complex engineering problems at enterprise scale while working alongside specialists from around the world.
This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering AI and global innovation.
Job Description:
Youll work across several flagship platforms including
AI-powered decision support systems
Customer identity and data platforms
Marketing measurement and optimisation platforms
Geospatial intelligence products
Enterprise APIs and cloud-native services
Data platforms processing millions of customer interactions
Generative AI applications transforming how global businesses make decisions
Every product is designed with scale resilience and international deployment in mind.
As a Senior Software Engineer you will
Design and build scalable distributed systems
Develop high-performance APIs and backend services
Build cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure
Engineer reliable secure and scalable data platforms
Productionise AI and machine learning solutions
Design resilient architectures and engineering standards
Drive technical excellence through code reviews and mentoring
Collaborate with Data Scientists AI Engineers and Product Managers
Work with engineering teams across the global dentsu network
Influence the technical direction of products used by enterprise clients
Current technologies include
Languages
Python
TypeScript
JavaScript
SQL
Cloud
Microsoft Azure
Azure Functions
Azure OpenAI
Azure AI Foundry
Azure Cosmos DB
Engineering
Docker
Kubernetes
GitHub
GitHub Actions
Terraform
REST APIs
CI/CD
Data & AI
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Databricks
Spark
OpenAI
LangChain
Semantic Kernel
Vector Databases
AI Agents
Were always evolving our stack and encourage engineers to introduce new technologies where they add value.
7 years of software engineering experience
Strong Python or TypeScript development experience
Experience designing and building cloud-native applications
A passion for engineering quality testing and clean architecture
Strong problem-solving and systems thinking skills
Experience mentoring other engineers
Curiosity humility and a desire to continuously learn
Weve built a team of highly experienced engineers architects data scientists and AI specialists who genuinely enjoy solving difficult problems together. We believe great people make each other better and weve created an environment where collaboration knowledge sharing and technical excellence are part of everyday work.
As part of dentsus global network youll collaborate with engineering teams and specialists across Europe North America Asia-Pacific the Middle East and Africa. Youll contribute to products deployed across multiple countries and gain exposure to global clients diverse technical challenges and international best practices.
Learning isnt something we do once a yearits part of our culture.
Youll have access to Dentsu University one of the industrys leading learning platforms offering thousands of courses across engineering cloud AI leadership and business. We actively invest in continuous professional development through certifications technical training conferences workshops and mentoring because we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage.
Whether your ambition is to become a Staff Engineer Principal Architect AI Specialist or Engineering Leader well help you get there.
This isnt about maintaining legacy systems. Youll help create AI-powered platforms cloud-native products and data solutions that influence how some of the worlds leading brands make decisions and engage with millions of customers.
Competitive salary and performance incentives
Hybrid working based in Cape Town
Access to cutting-edge AI technologies and modern engineering tools
Exposure to global clients and international projects
Learning investment through Dentsu University certifications and technical development
Opportunities to collaborate with world-class engineers across the dentsu network
A culture built on trust ownership and innovation
The chance to shape products from concept through to production
- You love building elegant software.
- You enjoy solving complex engineering problems.
- You want to work alongside outstanding engineers who challenge and inspire you.
- And youre looking for an opportunity where your ideas your code and your career can have an impact well beyond South Africa.
Location:
Cape TownBrand:
DentsuTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentRequired Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in approximately 120 countries.
