Senior Software Developer; On-site​/remote

Job Description:

Education and Experience:

• Grade 12/ Matric
• Diploma/Degree in Software Development
• Experience 5+ years in a senior development position, using the relevant
• technologies
• Strong proficiency in C# and PHP development, including frameworks like .NET
• Core and ASP.NET MVC.
• Expertise in RESTful API design, development, integration, and security.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or modern
• frameworks like Angular/React.
• Extensive knowledge of SQL Server and MySQL, including database design,
• optimization, and administration.
• Familiarity with cloud environments like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience with tools like SSIS, SSRS, Power
  
  BI, or equivalent reporting solutions.
• Recommended:
  • Experience in Gen Ai assisted coding, Python & agentic orchestration
  • technologies
  • Recommended: PHP experience

Responsibility:

Strategic Accountability

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions, taking ownership of your work while actively contributing to team projects.
• Create and maintain relational databases in SQL Server and MySQL, including writing optimized queries, stored procedures, and scripts.
• Advanced proficiency in reporting technologies such as SSRS and Power
  
  BI.
• Practical knowledge of GenAI-assisted development tools and the ability to leverage GenAI technologies to improve software delivery, automation, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency.
• Drive business improvement through innovative solutions.
• Fostering a supportive, innovative, and high-performing team environment.

Functional Accountability and Competencies

Software Development

Design, Development and Maintenance:

• Develop robust and maintainable applications using C#, ASP.NET Core, and RESTful API integrations within an Agile development environment.
• Build and maintain modern web applications ASP.NET, .NET Core, and related Microsoft technologies (.NET 6/7/8).
• Design, develop, and consume RESTful APIs for seamless integration with internal and external systems.
• Create and maintain relational databases in SQL Server and MySQL, including writing optimized queries, stored procedures, and scripts.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, security practices, and scalability requirements.
• Experience with Entity Framework Core or equivalent ORM technologies.
• Develop and deploy reporting solutions using SSRS or Power
  
  BI.
• Understanding of software design principles and secure coding practices.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests.

Problem Solving and Debugging:

• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing applications ensuring they perform optimally in production environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

Technical Innovation:

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and software quality.
• Stay updated on the latest technologies in, database management, GenAIAssisted
• Development, and API development to drive modernization and efficiency.

Dev Ops / Source Control

• Experience using Git-based source control, and CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment and software lifecycle management.

Leadership and Team Collaboration

Leadership Roles:

• Mentor junior developers
• Take initiative in leading small project teams, delegating tasks, and ensuring
• timely delivery of milestones.
• Act as a technical point of contact, providing guidance and support to team members.

Comradery and Teamwork:

• Foster a positive, inclusive team environment that values collaboration and innovation.
• Actively engage in team-building activities, contributing to a culture of mutual respect and support.
• Champion open communication, bridging gaps between team members and stakeholders to align goals.

Ownership and Initiative:

• Proactively identify challenges and implement solutions without waiting for direction.
• Take ownership of assigned projects, from planning and development to deployment and support.

Advocate for the use of best practices and modern tools to enhance team productivity.