Senior Software Developer

A unique opportunity exists to join a JSE-listed financial services organisation that consistently delivers strong growth and market-leading performance. This role provides the chance to work on key projects, partnering with business stakeholders to deliver high-value technology solutions and contribute meaningfully to the organisation’s continued success.

The successful candidate will be involved in the design and development of transactional websites, line-of-business systems, and digital processes. You will play an important role in advancing the organisation’s digital transformation by helping to digitise client journeys and delivering high-quality software solutions that meet both functional and technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the technical roadmap aligned with business objectives and customer needs.
• Develop and enhance capabilities and services in line with strategic initiatives and architectural standards.
• Review the current software architecture and contribute to the transition toward a microservices-based architecture.
• Integrate services using cloud-native technologies and platforms.
• Provide technical guidance and collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, testers, and external software development partners.
• Review and improve existing coding practices and contribute to maintaining development standards.
• Work with business analysts to assess and validate development requirements received from stakeholders.
• Engage with business teams during pre-development phases and testing teams during post-development phases to ensure requirements are delivered effectively.
• Represent the development team in discussions with business stakeholders where required.
• Support the implementation of processes for gathering, reviewing, and analysing development requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom or BSc degree, or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in software development.
• Experience working within Agile or Scrum environments.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Solid experience with C# and .NET development.
• Experience with SQL Server 2012 or later.
• Experience working with modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as Angular, Underscore, KnockoutJS, jQuery, BackboneJS, and Foundation.
• Experience with ASP.NET (Web Forms and MVC).
• Experience with ASP.NET Core including Web APIs and Windows Services.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working with Cloud PaaS environments.

The Reference Number for this position is PM61118 which is a Permanent Hybrid position based in Johannesburg offering a cost to company of up to R868 Per Annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Phindile at target="_blank or call her at 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 19 Mar 09:59, Closing date 18 May