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Penetration Tester

Capitec Bank|Posted 20 days ago

Skills and experience

Role:Security engineer
Other roles:DevOps engineer, Cloud engineer
Experience in role:3+ years
Language proficiency:English
Must-have skills:
    Security Testing
    Burp Suite

Location and salary

Remote policy:Hybrid
Location of job:Stellenbosch, South Africa
Visa requirements:No specific requirements
Visa sponsorship:Unable to sponsor visa
Employment type:Permanent

Role description

Join our dynamic team at Capitec Bank as a Penetration Tester and play a crucial role in strengthening our cyber security capabilities. You'll be responsible for assessing and testing our applications and processes, identifying potential security weaknesses, and contributing to the development of world-class cyber security practices through knowledge transfer, education, and research.

As an ideal candidate, you'll bring 5+ years of cyber security testing experience, preferably with 2-3 years in the financial services sector. Your expertise in manual and automated security testing, vulnerability assessments, and proficiency with pen-testing tools will be invaluable. We're looking for someone who can articulate risks to the business and has a strong understanding of system architectures, networking protocols, and industry standards like OWASP Top 10.

At Capitec, we offer a stimulating work environment where you'll collaborate with passionate professionals in the banking industry. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to protecting our systems from evolving cyber threats. Join us in our mission to provide innovative and secure banking solutions to our customers.

About Capitec Bank

1000+ employees

Join Us in Redefining Banking At Capitec, we’re not just a bank—we’re transforming lives. We challenge the status quo to deliver banking that’s simple, affordable, and accessible, enabling our clients to live better.

Why Capitec? We believe banking is about people. By empowering our clients to take control of their finances, we make a meaningful impact on their lives.

Who We Are We’re passionate individuals working together to create a brand that earns trust and redefines banking. No suits, no formalities—just a shared commitment to innovation and client-first solutions.

What Sets Us Apart? We challenge conventions and break barriers, offering personalised experiences that make banking easy. From pioneering Sunday banking to simplifying financial management, we always put clients first.

Why Join Us? At Capitec, you’ll find:

  • Growth Opportunities to develop your skills and career.
  • Supportive Teams who value collaboration and trust.
  • Meaningful Benefits designed to enhance your life.

We’re building a future we can all be proud of. Ready to make your mark?

Hiring Process

  1. Connect with Us: Start with an engaging chat and screening process with our HR team to explore your skills, passions, and career aspirations.
  2. Showcase Your Skills: Next, demonstrate your expertise through a Codility assessment designed to let your technical abilities shine.
  3. Dive into the Details: Engage in a thought-provoking technical discussion with our experts.
  4. Meet Your Future Leader: Wrap up your journey with an interactive session with the Line Manager

Perks at Capitec Bank

Great coffee
No dress code
Spectacular views
Very affordable canteen
Medical aid contribution
Hybrid working
Performance bonusses
Preferential rates

Tech Stack

application and data

AngularJS
AngularJS
Apache Cordova
Apache Cordova
Javascript
Javascript
Node.js
Node.js
Python
Python
MySQL
MySQL
PHP
PHP
Java
Java
Spring Framework
Spring Framework
React
React
MongoDB
MongoDB
MEAN Stack
MEAN Stack
jQuery
jQuery
HTML5
HTML5
Django
Django
C#
C#
Bootstrap
Bootstrap
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure
ASP.NET
ASP.NET
MS SQL
MS SQL
Kotlin
Kotlin
Kafka
Kafka
.Net Core 2.0
.Net Core 2.0
Oracle
Oracle
TypeScript
TypeScript
R
R
Angular
Angular
MariaDB
MariaDB
React Native
React Native
Jupyter
Jupyter
AWS Amplify
AWS Amplify
AI Platform
AI Platform
Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services

utilities

Amazon SES
Amazon SES
Elasticsearch
Elasticsearch
Tableau
Tableau
Power BI
Power BI

dev ops

GitHub
GitHub
Jenkins
Jenkins
Docker
Docker
Maven
Maven
GitLab
GitLab
Selenium
Selenium
Xcode
Xcode
Kubernetes
Kubernetes
Prometheus
Prometheus
Azure DevOps
Azure DevOps
Visual Studio
Visual Studio
VS Code
VS Code

business tool

JIRA
JIRA
Microsoft Sharepoint
Microsoft Sharepoint
Salesforce
Salesforce
SAP
SAP
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
Confluence
Confluence
Miro
Miro

Office Photos

Inside Stellenbosch HQ
Stellenbosch HQ
The team that makes tech talent go 'round in Capitec!
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