Senior Software Engineer - Android; Hybrid Gauteng

Senior Software Engineer - Android
(Hybrid Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa)
About Glucode

Glucode is a company that specialises in designing and developing apps for various businesses worldwide. We help our clients create globally competitive apps across different sectors, such as finance, insurance, health, transport, and entertainment.

We are a diverse team of dreamers, creators, and problem solvers who believe in making the world a better place through technology. We collaborate with our clients and teams to solve problems in the best possible way and uphold our core values of: curiosity, courage, integrity, quality, and passion. Our mission is to be the best mobile partner for companies and work with those whose values align with our own to create beautifully designed, meaningful, easy to use, mobile apps that make a real impact in the world.

The Senior Software Engineer role is a key position within the engineering team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality products and systems. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.

1. Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate developers
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure the design and implementation of efficient, scalable, and maintainable solutions
• Contribute to the development of the company's technical vision and strategy
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve existing systems and develop innovative solutions

• Design, develop, and implement complex engineering projects, ensuring adherence to best practices and company guidelines
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture, design specifications, and test plans
• Participate in code and design reviews, providing constructive feedback to enhance the quality and maintainability of the codebase

• Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Develop and maintain project schedules, identifying risks and mitigating potential roadblocks
• Track and report project progress, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones

• Ensure the quality and reliability of products and systems through thorough testing and validation
• Collaborate with the QA team to develop and execute test plans and test cases
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues and defects, implementing long-term solutions to prevent future occurrences

• Work closely with other departments (e.g., Product, Sales, Marketing) to ensure alignment of engineering goals with overall business objectives
• Act as a technical liaison between engineering and non-engineering teams, providing clear explanations and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders

• Complete daily, accurate timesheets that is submitted weekly for review

1. Technical Expertise:

• Demonstrated proficiency in one or more programming languages, frameworks, and tools
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, best practices, and design patterns
• Familiarity with system architecture, data structures, algorithms, and performance optimisation techniques

• Proven ability to guide, coach, and mentor junior and intermediate developers
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration among team members
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate others towards achieving common goals

• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Experience in developing project schedules, tracking progress, and identifying/mitigating risks
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain focus on project objectives

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on building rapport and fostering teamwork
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and…