Senior Developer

Senior Developer

Minimum Requirements:

• 8-10 years experience in a software development role
• Bachelor's Degree (NQF level 7) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Azure/AWS certifications advantageous
• Experience with C#, .NET, .NET Core, Docker, Angular, Flutter, Node.js, javascript, SQL, Web API (JSON)
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages with an understanding of OOP principles
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding and effective implementation of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Familiarity with the .NET Framework, including its applications and components.
• Experience in SQL Server, Angular, Flutter, Nodejs
• AKS, EKS, container orchestration a plus
• Hands-on experience with one or more JavaScript frameworks
• Version control systems such as Git, Bit Bucket, SVN, and TFS
• Unit testing, integration, and functional testing
• Cloud environments (Azure, AWS)
• Testing and QA
• Security
• Performance optimization
• Agile and scrum
• Emotionally intelligent, communicates with impact, collaborates effectively and solutions solutions-focused

Responsibilities: 

Design, Implement, Test, and Deliver Code

• Design and implement clean and efficient code, focusing on performance optimization and security best practices.
• Design and implement tests for quality assurance, leading and participating in code reviews.
• Proactively identify and resolve software bugs, ensuring reliability and stability through regular maintenance.
• Embed security best practices into the design and implementation to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Software Development and Architecture

• Lead the design and development of high-quality, scalable software applications aligned with business requirements.
• Contribute to architectural decisions by selecting appropriate technologies, frameworks, and design patterns for scalable and maintainable systems.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with QA teams to develop and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring software reliability and security.
• Assist the support team with troubleshooting problems and take ownership of assigned tickets.
• Provide technical leadership within the development team, guiding and mentoring junior and intermediate developers.
• Take a leadership role in project planning, offering technical insights and ensuring successful execution of development projects.
• Share knowledge and best practices to elevate the team's overall skills and capabilities.
• Participate in the review of technical assessments to enhance the recruitment process.

Maintenance of New and Existing Software

• Maintain and upgrade existing systems on an ongoing basis to ensure efficiency and relevance.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Write comprehensive unit tests and integration tests, and perform debugging to identify and rectify software issues.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to develop and execute testing strategies, ensuring software reliability, security, and performance.
• Stay updated with the latest development software, technology trends, and best practices, sharing knowledge with the team for process improvement and innovation.