Software developer

Software Developer – Gauteng Midrand

An excellent opportunity presented itself within the Development department. This role focuses on software development, executing projects on schedule, and teamwork.

responsibilities and duties

  • Design clean and simple solutions.
  • Improve and optimize the performance of existing systems.
  • Provide guidance for troubleshooting root cause errors.
  • Coach and guide team members to achieve their goals.
  • Participate in the design of the database and the software.
  • Keep abreast of technology trends, research solutions and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Write software according to specifications, processes and standards of business requirements.
  • Perform unit testing and hand over completed software for further testing, within agreed timelines.
  • Responsible for all aspects of the application development project life cycle.
  • Develop and maintain a modern software application architecture roadmap that supports an evolving enterprise innovation platform.
  • Update system documentation.
  • Maintain software.

Skills and experience.

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in computer science, management information systems or similar.
  • Knowledge or exposure to MS DevOps.
  • At least 5 years of in-depth programming experience with C#, C++, JAVA and Python.
  • Experience with the Unity game engine will be advantageous.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Excellent understanding of the different phases of the software development life cycle.
  • Good appreciation of software design principles, practices and patterns.
  • A structured approach to software development.
  • Experience with extensive testing.
  • Ability to “see the big picture”, i.e. to appreciate the business context in which the software will be deployed.
  • Team work on projects.
  • To stay abreast of new technologies.

Attributes:

  • Committed to providing high quality work.
  • Take ownership of the work delivered.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with various personality types and manage conflict effectively.
  • Ability to work individually and in a team.
  • Commitment to meeting deadlines.

Desired skills:

  • Diploma
  • C++
  • VS#
  • Java
  • Python
  • SQL

Desired work experience:

  • 5 to 10 years Business consulting
  • 5 to 10 years Software development

Desired level of qualification:

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