JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Senior Software Developer
Employment Type: Permanent, On-site
Work Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coding and Development:

Leading and participating in the design, coding, testing, and debugging of software applications.
Ensuring that the code meets established coding standards, is maintainable, and free of critical defects.
Following and enforcing coding standards and best practices within the development team.
Ensuring code is secure, following security best practices, and addressing security vulnerabilities promptly.
Properly using version control systems (e.g., Git) for code management and collaboration.
Identifying and addressing technical debt to maintain a healthy and sustainable codebase.
Ensuring that the delivered software meets or exceeds customer expectations in terms of functionality and quality.

2. Architectural Design:

Designing software architecture, making high-level technical decisions, and ensuring scalability and performance.

3. Problem Solving:

Identifying and resolving complex technical issues and challenges that may arise during development.
Responsiveness and effectiveness in identifying and fixing software bugs or issues as they arise.
Demonstrating the ability to analyse complex technical problems and propose effective solutions.

4. Code Reviews:

Participating in and conducting code reviews to maintain code quality, consistency, and best practices.
Identifying and optimizing code for performance improvements and resource efficiency.
Participating actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback, and addressing feedback received on one's own code.

5. Documentation:

Creating and maintaining technical documentation for software projects.
Sharing knowledge and best practices within the development team through documentation, mentoring, or training.

6. Quality Assurance:

Ensuring the software meets quality and security standards.
Writing and maintaining unit tests and ensuring adequate test coverage for the codebase.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Grade 12 and a Bachelors degree/diploma in computer science, software engineering.
Prior experience in Software Development.
Experience in successfully completing complex software projects and leading development teams.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Experience in the following development tools and technologies: