Senior Software Developer

My client based in Waterfall, Johannesburg is currently looking for a Senior Software Developer to join their team on a permanent basis.
IT / FINANCE
Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of software developers, promoting collaboration, innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous development.
• Collaborate with business and cross-functional teams to define and execute the technical roadmap in line with business objectives and customer needs.
• Lead the design, development, optimisation, and delivery of scalable, reliable, secure, and high-quality software solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to required quality standards.
• Take ownership and accountability for projects and technical deliverables from initiation through to completion.
• Design and develop transactional websites, line-of-business systems, and digital solutions supporting the organisation's digital transformation.
• Develop secure and scalable code that supports digital products and enhances client journeys.
• Participate in peer reviews of solution designs, architecture, and source code.
• Establish and promote development best practices, processes, standards, and tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve development workflows, efficiency, scalability, and technical standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends and assess their relevance to the business.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across technology delivery.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business and client requirements and translate these into effective technical solutions.
• Ensure solutions provide measurable business value while meeting functional and technical requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• BCom, BSc, or equivalent degree/qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years' software development experience.
• Previous experience working in a Tech Lead / Senior Software Development role.
• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle and software development processes.
• Proven experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong experience with C# and .NET.
• Experience with SQL Server 2012+.
• Experience with ASP.NET Web Forms and MVC 2.0+.
• Experience with ASP.NET Core, including Web API and Windows Services.
• Strong knowledge of modern JavaScript libraries/frameworks such as Angular, jQuery, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, Underscore, Foundation, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5.
• Experience with RESTful services.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to or experience with Cloud PaaS environments.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience designing and delivering scalable and secure software solutions.
• Experience mentoring developers and providing technical leadership.

Competencies

• Strong passion for software development and delivering high-quality technical solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Creative and innovative approach to technical challenges, with the ability to think outside the box.
• Strong inductive and deductive reasoning skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Proactive approach with the ability to take initiative and ownership.
• Effective coordination and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand how technology contributes to business outcomes.
• Customer-focused mindset with a desire to understand client needs and deliver the right solution.
• Strong team-player mentality with a willingness to share knowledge and develop others.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and keeping up with industry trends.
• Ability to drive technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• High level of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail.

If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review