SeniorFull TimeEN
Got Drive? Join AnyVan as we make moving anything, anywhere miles better and build a career that moves just as fast.
Back in 2009, our CEO Angus saw half-empty vans everywhere and knew there had to be a better way! That's how AnyVan began. He set out to create the world's most efficient logistics technology and help halve the number of wasted miles by filling those empty vans.
Since then we've become the nation's favourite way to move, with over 150k five-star reviews and 5 million customers in the UK and Europe. Our team of 400 AnyVanners across London, Cape Town and Bogota is proving that moving doesn't have to cost the earth by helping save 8,520 tonnes of Carbon each year.
Build systems that move the real world
At the heart of our business is a sophisticated optimisation platform that connects customer demand with real-time driver availability, helping us deliver a world-class service at market-beating prices.
By intelligently matching jobs to vans already on the road, we reduce wasted miles, cut emissions, and ensure drivers earn fairly. It’s logistics, pricing, and marketplace dynamics - all driven by software.
And we’re only just getting started......
Over the next few years, we’re evolving our platform from a strong foundation into a truly intelligent logistics marketplace. You’ll help design and build systems that:
Model true job-level costs in real time, enabling smarter, more dynamic pricing
Deepen our driver platform, embedding into their daily workflows and unlocking new revenue opportunities
Create a two-sided marketplace, including buying and selling non-core jobs between drivers to maximise utilisation
Scale reliably, as we grow volume, complexity, and ambition
This is a role for engineers who enjoy solving ambiguous, high-impact problems and shaping how a platform evolves at scale.
Why this role matters
Over the next few years, we’re evolving our platform from a strong foundation into a truly intelligent logistics marketplace. You’ll help design and build systems that:
Model true job-level costs in real time, enabling smarter, more dynamic pricing
Deepen our driver platform, embedding into their daily workflows and unlocking new revenue opportunities
Create a two-sided marketplace, including buying and selling non-core jobs between drivers to maximise utilisation
Scale reliably, as we grow volume, complexity, and ambition
This is a role for engineers who enjoy solving ambiguous, high-impact problems and shaping how a platform evolves at scale.
How our engineering teams deliver
We’re a product-led, agile organisation. Most teams run Scrum with two-week sprints, but we care far more about outcomes than rituals. Engineers are trusted to adapt processes, challenge assumptions, and improve how we work.
Senior engineers here are not just heads-down coders, you’ll:
Work closely with product, data, and commercial stakeholders
Influence technical direction and architectural decisions
Balance speed with long-term sustainability
Regularly ship meaningful improvements to production
We’re pragmatic and cloud-first, choosing the right tools for the problem:
Cloud: AWS
Backend: Java (Spring), Python
Frontend: JavaScript (Vue.js)
Other: TypeScript where it makes sense
Legacy: A PHP stack we’re actively migrating away from (because scale-ups are real life)
You don’t need experience in everything - we value strong fundamentals and good engineering judgement over keyword matching.
What you'll be doing:
Designing, building, and operating production-grade systems that scale
Tackling complex technical challenges across backend, infrastructure, and data flows
Writing clean, pragmatic, well-tested code with long-term maintainability in mind
Collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to shape solutions
Championing testing, observability, and quality improvements
Mentoring engineers and raising the technical bar across the team
You’ll thrive here if you have:
Experience in a scale-up or fast-growing product environment
Strong backend engineering skills (Java, Python, or similar)
A solid understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and performance
Experience with CI/CD, modern deployment practices, and cloud infrastructure
Comfort working with ambiguity and evolving requirements
A bias toward action — shipping value quickly, then iterating
A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence beyond your code
Bonus points for exposure to marketplaces, logistics, pricing, or e-commerce systems.
Location and Eligibility:
Cape Town -based, able to commute to the Central Business District
Happy to be onsite at least 3 days per week
Fully eligible to work in South Africa
What We Offer:
💰 Competitive Salary - Highly competitive salaries
🌴 Generous Time Off - 20 days +public holidays and Christmas Eve on us
💪 Health & Wellbeing - ZAR1000 pr month towards cover with Momentum/Discovery
📈 Future Ready - 5% you, 5% us
🚲 Easy Travel - Free parking or transport home after 7pm
☕ Daily Perks - In-house barista coffee, free breakfast every day
🎉 Culture & Community - Weekly drinks, fun socials, and rewards that take you places (literally - last winners hit the Alps)
🚀 Career Growth - Join a disruptive technology leader and fast forward your career move
Our company values are:
Have fun, get it done
Progress over perfection
One team thinking big
https://www.anyvan.com/careers
DE&I
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to be part of our mission and contribute to our vibrant culture.
