💻 Bring 3–5 years of full-stack engineering experience in user-facing products⚙️ Build and optimise full-stack systems powering a large-scale travel platform🤖 Leverage AI and automation to improve development workflows and product capabilities🔁 Work cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Engineering from idea to launch📍 V&A Waterfront, Cape Town (hybrid)LekkeSlaap is South Africa’s leading accommodation booking app known for its user-friendliness, exceptional customer experience, and extensive local accommodation options. Owned by Tripco, a travel technology company based in the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. LekkeSlaap is committed to innovation, best-in-class customer service, and setting new standards in travel technology.As a Full Stack Software Engineer at Tripco, you’ll be a part of a close-knit Product & Engineering team, building and optimising the technology that powers our products. You’ll work across the full technology stack, delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions enhancing the travel booking experience for millions of users. From backend architecture to front-end performance, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life while ensuring our systems are secure, efficient, and future-ready.You’ll also play an active role in leveraging AI-driven tools and automation to improve development efficiency, optimise internal processes, and enhance product capabilities as the industry continues to evolve.Our StackYou’ll work with a diverse and modern technology ecosystem, including:Core Stack: Backend - PHP (Laravel), Frontend - Twig/HTML/CSS/JavaScript (React), MySQL (MariaDB), Redis, and NginxAdditional Languages: Python, C++, and Rust for performance-critical and specialised microservicesAI, Data & Automation: Active use of AI-driven tools, automation, and data-informed solutions to improve internal systems, development workflows, and product capabilitiesInfrastructure: Containerised apps using HashiCorp’s Nomad, Consul, Vault, and Terraform on a self-managed multi-server environment.CI/CD: Docker and GitHub Actions for automated builds, testing, and deployments.ResponsibilitiesApplication Development: Design, build, test, and deploy scalable and maintainable web applications across the full stack.Performance & Security: Optimise system performance and implement secure coding practices that meet industry standards and protect customer data.Code Quality: Participate in peer code reviews, maintaining high standards for maintainability, readability, and test coverage.Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with product managers, designers, and other developers to translate business needs into technical solutions.Problem Resolution: Diagnose and resolve software bugs, bottlenecks, and performance issues quickly and effectively.Documentation: Maintain clear, practical technical documentation that captures system context and business logic to support ongoing development and long-term maintainability.Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools, frameworks, and practices to enhance development efficiency and product quality.Automation & AI Enablement: Actively identify opportunities to introduce automation and AI-assisted solutions across the development lifecycle, from testing and deployments to internal tooling and workflows, and product features for our guests & hosts.Platform Independence: Develop solutions with a platform-agnostic mindset to support long-term scalability and flexibility.Product feature ownership: Take full ownership of features, and collaborate across departments to ensure successful integration.RequirementsBehavioural competenciesCollaboration: Thrives in a team environment, working efficiently across multiple disciplines and fostering a culture of shared goals.Problem-solving mindset: Approaches challenges with a doer mentality, balancing analysis, planning, and hands-on execution to deliver results.Adaptability: Open and eager to learn new technologies, including emerging AI and automation tools, as the tech landscape evolvesUrgency & ownership: Manages workload effectively, makes confident decisions, and takes full ownership of deliverables.Continuous learning: Proactively keeps skills and knowledge current to remain ahead of industry trends, with a strong interest in AI-driven development practices.Attention to quality: Committed to delivering high-quality, secure, and maintainable code.Functional experience & competencies3+ years of proven experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer or similar role, ideally within a web-based, high-traffic, user-facing product environmentProficiency in our stack, or similar technologies, as outlined aboveFamiliarity with software design principles, coding best practices, and scalable architectureExperience with version control systems, particularly GitKeen interest in using AI tools and automation to improve productivity, code quality, and development workflowsBonus if you have:Good eye for UI/UX design and experience with relevant tools (eg. Figma).Experience or strong interest in Machine Learning, Data Analytics, or data-driven product development.Prior exposure to AI-powered features, automation tooling, or intelligent systems.Comfortable with the terminal, Linux and Git.Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration tools (eg. Nomad/Kubernetes). Exposure to continuous integration and deployment pipelines (eg. Github Actions).Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and infrastructure-as-code (eg. Terraform).Understanding of the web infrastructure—DNS, HTTP, SSL, loadbalancing, etc.BenefitsHybrid work model & flexible start timesFree lunch when in officeModern offices based at the V&A WaterfrontShowers on siteTravel vouchers and discountsDiscovery medical aid contributions & Vitality Health membershipRetirement annuity contributionsHigh-end laptops and workstation setup for both in-office and WFHGenerous leave packageHalf-day off every monthMonthly company-wide initiatives and more!We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities.
💻 Bring 3–5 years of full-stack engineering experience in user-facing products
⚙️ Build and optimise full-stack systems powering a large-scale travel platform
🤖 Leverage AI and automation to improve development workflows and product capabilities
🔁 Work cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Engineering from idea to launch
📍 V&A Waterfront, Cape Town (hybrid)
LekkeSlaap is South Africa’s leading accommodation booking app known for its user-friendliness, exceptional customer experience, and extensive local accommodation options. Owned by Tripco, a travel technology company based in the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. LekkeSlaap is committed to innovation, best-in-class customer service, and setting new standards in travel technology.
As a Full Stack Software Engineer at Tripco, you’ll be a part of a close-knit Product & Engineering team, building and optimising the technology that powers our products. You’ll work across the full technology stack, delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions enhancing the travel booking experience for millions of users. From backend architecture to front-end performance, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life while ensuring our systems are secure, efficient, and future-ready.
You’ll also play an active role in leveraging AI-driven tools and automation to improve development efficiency, optimise internal processes, and enhance product capabilities as the industry continues to evolve.
Our Stack
You’ll work with a diverse and modern technology ecosystem, including:
- Core Stack: Backend - PHP (Laravel), Frontend - Twig/HTML/CSS/JavaScript (React), MySQL (MariaDB), Redis, and Nginx
- Additional Languages: Python, C++, and Rust for performance-critical and specialised microservices
- AI, Data & Automation: Active use of AI-driven tools, automation, and data-informed solutions to improve internal systems, development workflows, and product capabilities
- Infrastructure: Containerised apps using HashiCorp’s Nomad, Consul, Vault, and Terraform on a self-managed multi-server environment.
- CI/CD: Docker and GitHub Actions for automated builds, testing, and deployments.
Responsibilities
- Application Development: Design, build, test, and deploy scalable and maintainable web applications across the full stack.
- Performance & Security: Optimise system performance and implement secure coding practices that meet industry standards and protect customer data.
- Code Quality: Participate in peer code reviews, maintaining high standards for maintainability, readability, and test coverage.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with product managers, designers, and other developers to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Problem Resolution: Diagnose and resolve software bugs, bottlenecks, and performance issues quickly and effectively.
- Documentation: Maintain clear, practical technical documentation that captures system context and business logic to support ongoing development and long-term maintainability.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools, frameworks, and practices to enhance development efficiency and product quality.
- Automation & AI Enablement: Actively identify opportunities to introduce automation and AI-assisted solutions across the development lifecycle, from testing and deployments to internal tooling and workflows, and product features for our guests & hosts.
- Platform Independence: Develop solutions with a platform-agnostic mindset to support long-term scalability and flexibility.
- Product feature ownership: Take full ownership of features, and collaborate across departments to ensure successful integration.
Requirements
Behavioural competencies
- Collaboration: Thrives in a team environment, working efficiently across multiple disciplines and fostering a culture of shared goals.
- Problem-solving mindset: Approaches challenges with a doer mentality, balancing analysis, planning, and hands-on execution to deliver results.
- Adaptability: Open and eager to learn new technologies, including emerging AI and automation tools, as the tech landscape evolves
- Urgency & ownership: Manages workload effectively, makes confident decisions, and takes full ownership of deliverables.
- Continuous learning: Proactively keeps skills and knowledge current to remain ahead of industry trends, with a strong interest in AI-driven development practices.
- Attention to quality: Committed to delivering high-quality, secure, and maintainable code.
Functional experience & competencies
- 3+ years of proven experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer or similar role, ideally within a web-based, high-traffic, user-facing product environment
- Proficiency in our stack, or similar technologies, as outlined above
- Familiarity with software design principles, coding best practices, and scalable architecture
- Experience with version control systems, particularly Git
- Keen interest in using AI tools and automation to improve productivity, code quality, and development workflows
Bonus if you have:
- Good eye for UI/UX design and experience with relevant tools (eg. Figma).
- Experience or strong interest in Machine Learning, Data Analytics, or data-driven product development.
- Prior exposure to AI-powered features, automation tooling, or intelligent systems.
- Comfortable with the terminal, Linux and Git.
- Hands-on experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration tools (eg. Nomad/Kubernetes).
- Exposure to continuous integration and deployment pipelines (eg. Github Actions).
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and infrastructure-as-code (eg. Terraform).
- Understanding of the web infrastructure—DNS, HTTP, SSL, loadbalancing, etc.
Benefits
- Hybrid work model & flexible start times
- Free lunch when in office
- Modern offices based at the V&A Waterfront
- Showers on site
- Travel vouchers and discounts
- Discovery medical aid contributions & Vitality Health membership
- Retirement annuity contributions
- High-end laptops and workstation setup for both in-office and WFH
- Generous leave package
- Half-day off every month
- Monthly company-wide initiatives and more!
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities.
LekkeSlaap is South Africa's leading accommodation booking platform, helping travellers discover and book great places to stay with confidence. From guesthouses and self-catering cottages to hotels, lodges and camping, our goal is simple: make travel easier, more trustworthy, and more enjoyable.Today, our platform features more than 40 000 properties, and we're proud to be building a homegrown South African technology brand that's trusted by millions of travellers.LekkeSlaap is a proud product of Tripco, which supports the business through shared technology, platforms, and specialist teams. While you'll hear both names, we operate as one team with a shared vision, shared culture, and shared ways of working.Our cultureWe're a collaborative, people-first business that values trust, ownership, and direct communication.People are encouraged to take initiative, share ideas, and work closely across teams to solve meaningful problems. We believe the best ideas come from collaboration, regardless of role or seniority.We're professional without being overly corporate. We work hard, move quickly, and care deeply about what we build, but we also make time for the human side of work. From company-wide initiatives and themed office days to team lunches and social events, we believe work should be a place people genuinely enjoy coming to.Who thrives here?People who enjoy working at LekkeSlaap are often:Comfortable taking ownershipCurious and eager to learnCollaborative team playersCustomer-focused problem solversAdaptable in a fast-moving environmentOpen to giving and receiving feedbackIf you enjoy making an impact, working with great people, and helping build a proudly South African technology company, you'll probably feel right at home.FAQ'sWhat is Tripco?Tripco is the team behind LekkeSlaap, supporting the business through shared technology, platforms, and specialist teams. While you'll hear both names, we operate as one connected ecosystem with shared leadership, culture, and ways of working.Does LekkeSlaap offer benefits?Yes, we do. A detailed overview of our benefits will be shared during the interview process. You can also refer to the original job advert on our careers page for a summary of the benefits applicable to the role.What should I wear to my interview?Business casual is perfect. We're fairly relaxed as a company, but we'd like you to feel confident and comfortable.What should I bring to the interview?Just yourself, your curiosity, and any questions you'd like to ask.If you're attending an interview in person, please bring your ID, as we may begin the background verification process during your visit.How long does the interview process take?The interview process varies depending on the role, but we'll always keep you informed about what comes next. Someone from the hiring team will explain the expected process and timelines during your interviews.When will I hear back?We aim to keep candidates updated as quickly as possible after each stage. Someone from the hiring team will let you know when to expect feedback.What kind of culture can I expect?Our culture is built around trust, ownership, and collaboration.We encourage open communication, value initiative, and believe people do their best work when they're trusted and supported. We work hard, celebrate wins together, and make room for fun along the way.Is LekkeSlaap a strict or corporate company?We're professional in how we work, but our environment is approachable, collaborative, and down to earth. You'll find open conversations, cross-functional teamwork, and plenty of opportunities to get involved beyond your day-to-day role.Do you offer hybrid or remote work?This depends on the role. Some positions are hybrid, while others are office-based or fully remote. Someone from the hiring team will discuss the working arrangement specific to the role you're applying for.What makes LekkeSlaap different?We're building a proudly South African technology company with real impact. As a relatively small business compared to global travel platforms, individuals have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully, work closely with decision-makers, and see the direct impact of their work on both our customers and the business.What are you looking for in a candidate?Beyond the technical skills required for the role, we look for people who demonstrate ownership, curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a collaborative mindset. We're interested in how you approach problems, communicate with others, and contribute to a team just as much as your experience.
LekkeSlaap is South Africa's leading accommodation booking platform, helping travellers discover and book great places to stay with confidence. From guesthouses and self-catering cottages to hotels, lodges and camping, our goal is simple: make travel easier, more trustworthy, and more enjoyable.
Today, our platform features more than 40 000 properties, and we're proud to be building a homegrown South African technology brand that's trusted by millions of travellers.
LekkeSlaap is a proud product of Tripco, which supports the business through shared technology, platforms, and specialist teams. While you'll hear both names, we operate as one team with a shared vision, shared culture, and shared ways of working.
Our culture
We're a collaborative, people-first business that values trust, ownership, and direct communication.
People are encouraged to take initiative, share ideas, and work closely across teams to solve meaningful problems. We believe the best ideas come from collaboration, regardless of role or seniority.
We're professional without being overly corporate. We work hard, move quickly, and care deeply about what we build, but we also make time for the human side of work. From company-wide initiatives and themed office days to team lunches and social events, we believe work should be a place people genuinely enjoy coming to.
Who thrives here?
People who enjoy working at LekkeSlaap are often:
- Comfortable taking ownership
- Curious and eager to learn
- Collaborative team players
- Customer-focused problem solvers
- Adaptable in a fast-moving environment
- Open to giving and receiving feedback
If you enjoy making an impact, working with great people, and helping build a proudly South African technology company, you'll probably feel right at home.
FAQ's
- What is Tripco?
- Tripco is the team behind LekkeSlaap, supporting the business through shared technology, platforms, and specialist teams. While you'll hear both names, we operate as one connected ecosystem with shared leadership, culture, and ways of working.
- Does LekkeSlaap offer benefits?
- Yes, we do.
- A detailed overview of our benefits will be shared during the interview process. You can also refer to the original job advert on our careers page for a summary of the benefits applicable to the role.
- What should I wear to my interview?
- Business casual is perfect. We're fairly relaxed as a company, but we'd like you to feel confident and comfortable.
- What should I bring to the interview?
- Just yourself, your curiosity, and any questions you'd like to ask.
- If you're attending an interview in person, please bring your ID, as we may begin the background verification process during your visit.
- How long does the interview process take?
- The interview process varies depending on the role, but we'll always keep you informed about what comes next. Someone from the hiring team will explain the expected process and timelines during your interviews.
- When will I hear back?
- We aim to keep candidates updated as quickly as possible after each stage. Someone from the hiring team will let you know when to expect feedback.
- What kind of culture can I expect?
- Our culture is built around trust, ownership, and collaboration.
- We encourage open communication, value initiative, and believe people do their best work when they're trusted and supported. We work hard, celebrate wins together, and make room for fun along the way.
- Is LekkeSlaap a strict or corporate company?
- We're professional in how we work, but our environment is approachable, collaborative, and down to earth. You'll find open conversations, cross-functional teamwork, and plenty of opportunities to get involved beyond your day-to-day role.
- Do you offer hybrid or remote work?
- This depends on the role. Some positions are hybrid, while others are office-based or fully remote. Someone from the hiring team will discuss the working arrangement specific to the role you're applying for.
- What makes LekkeSlaap different?
- We're building a proudly South African technology company with real impact. As a relatively small business compared to global travel platforms, individuals have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully, work closely with decision-makers, and see the direct impact of their work on both our customers and the business.
- What are you looking for in a candidate?
- Beyond the technical skills required for the role, we look for people who demonstrate ownership, curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a collaborative mindset. We're interested in how you approach problems, communicate with others, and contribute to a team just as much as your experience.
