About AutoTrader
AutoTrader is dedicated to building a trusted, safe, and transparent vehicle e-commerce marketplace that empowers buyers and sellers while creating meaningful experiences for the communities it serves. The organization is committed to innovation and delivering solutions that enhance the vehicle buying and selling journey.
The company places a strong emphasis on recruiting individuals whose values align with its culture, believing that the right attitude and cultural fit are just as important as technical expertise, with opportunities to develop skills through ongoing learning and support.
As part of its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and compliance with South Africa’s Employment Equity Act, AutoTrader collects voluntary demographic information, including gender and race, to monitor and promote equal employment opportunities. This information is treated confidentially and is used solely for employment equity reporting. All hiring decisions are based exclusively on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.
Job Overview
OLX is seeking ambitious and passionate professionals who are eager to contribute to innovative digital marketplace solutions. Through its AutoTrader brand, the organization fosters a collaborative environment where team members are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute ideas, solve challenges collectively, and deliver high-quality solutions from concept to completion.
Based in Randburg, Johannesburg, and operating as part of the global OLX network, the company is committed to building trusted marketplace ecosystems that millions of people rely on every month to buy and sell vehicles, find property, secure employment opportunities, and trade pre-owned goods.
With operations spanning more than 50 nationalities across seven international markets, OLX promotes a culture driven by innovation, accountability, collaboration, and customer-focused decision-making. The organization is dedicated to creating safe, smart, and environmentally responsible commerce while encouraging continuous growth and excellence.
Its portfolio of well-known brands, including AutoTrader, OLX, Otomoto, and Property24, serves millions of users worldwide and is supported by Prosus, one of the world’s leading technology investors.
This is a fully remote opportunity available to candidates located anywhere in South Africa.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is passionate about developing websites, backend systems, or mobile applications and is motivated by creating high-quality digital products. They have a strong interest in software development, system performance, scalability, and delivering exceptional user experiences. Candidates who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to contribute to the growth of a global platform while working alongside a dedicated and high-performing team are encouraged to apply.
Skills & Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years’ professional experience developing with C#.
- A university degree or diploma in Computer Science or a closely related field.
- South African citizenship is required.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback in a professional and collaborative manner.
- A solution-oriented mindset with a genuine passion for identifying the most effective technical solutions.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and knowledge sharing with colleagues.
Advantageous Skills
- Proficiency in web technologies, including HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, LESS, and related frameworks.
- Experience with the Microsoft web development stack, including MVC, C#, Razor, IIS, and ASP.NET.
- Exposure to mobile application development for platforms such as iOS, Android, Mono, and Java.
- Knowledge of high-performance and scalable technologies, including caching, load balancing, profiling, indexing, and similar optimization techniques.
- Experience working with relational databases, particularly Microsoft SQL Server.
Perks & Benefits
- Opportunity to work with the latest software development tools and technologies.
- A fast-paced and collaborative development environment that encourages innovation.
- A healthy work-life balance with minimal reliance on overtime to meet project deadlines.
- Ongoing mentorship and the opportunity to learn from highly skilled and experienced professionals.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
OLX is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed and valued. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all races, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, abilities, and life experiences. Candidates who are enthusiastic about the opportunity are encouraged to apply, even if they do not meet every listed requirement, as their skills and experience may be well suited to this or future roles within the organization.
As part of the recruitment process, OLX processes applicants’ personal information to assess their suitability for the position. Candidates may also choose to provide consent for their application details to be securely retained for up to 12 months, allowing consideration for future employment opportunities within the organisation. Personal data is handled in accordance with OLX’s Privacy Statement and applicable data protection requirements.