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Software Developer Contractor

Job in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Listing for: Belay Talent Solutions
Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-14
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Backend Developer, Unix/Linux
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Software Developer Contractor (Midrand – On-site)

Overview:
Our client is seeking a hands‑on Software Developer to maintain and enhance legacy systems while supporting modernisation in a high‑pressure operational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop new features and system enhancements
  • Maintain and stabilise legacy systems
  • Troubleshoot production and critical issues
  • Support real‑time operational systems
  • Ensure security and data protection compliance
  • Collaborate across business, ops, and IT
  • Contribute to technical and architectural improvements

Core Skills (Mandatory):

  • C++ (strong proficiency)
  • SQL & Oracle RDBMS
  • Linux/Unix
  • Secure coding (OWASP, input validation, access control)
  • Oracle Pro
    * C

Requirements:

  • 3+ years development experience
  • Degree/Diploma advantageous
  • Proven delivery of production‑ready solutions
  • On‑site in Midrand (full‑time, NDA required)

Advantageous:

  • React / Next.js, Go, PHP
  • Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Rule‑based systems, large datasets, batch processing
  • Real‑time / 24/7 environments (e.g. logistics, transport, workforce planning)

Competencies:

  • Strong problem‑solving and ownership
  • Works under pressure
  • Adaptable, resilient, detail‑oriented
  • Able to work with complex, legacy codebases and incremental changes
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