Senior Developer

Senior Developer

Locations:
Gauteng, Johannesburg
Job type:
Full time

Job Purpose Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialised utility programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyse user needs and develop software solutions.
• Design software or customise software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.
• May analyse and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
• May supervise computer programmers.
• Develop the most complex existing and new applications by analysing and identifying areas for modification and improvement.
• Develop new applications to meet customer requirements.
• Identify shortcomings in existing business practices, then suggest and implement improvements while developing and delivering projects or a work stream within the organisation's change management program.
• Involves working with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Monitor, identify and correct more complex software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software.
• Perform website / applications software tests and respond to call log process to monitor, diagnose and correct performance issues.
• Implement and provide input on the design of required security measures such as data leaks, message encryption, monitoring performance to notify security experts of any problems.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.
• Provide coaching to team members to develop their skills.
• Identify, within the team, instances of non-compliance with the organisation's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Contribute to and maintain roadmap to facilitate application software development and ensure the development work is prioritised in line with business requirements.
• Provide a quality service to customers while identifying opportunities to secure new business or support retention.
• Process cases, deal with complex queries and investigate and resolve customer problems.

• Grade 12 / SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential)
• A recognised software development certification / degree / diploma (Essential)
• 4 or more years experience using relevant programming languages or technologies (Essential)
• Previous experience in a financial services environment (Advantageous)