Software Developer

Prefered skills

SQL, JavaScript, C#, React.js, AngularJS, .NET Core, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), jQuery, Programming Languages, Agile Methodologies

Job description

You will be responsible for the technical design, development, and implementation of end-to-end applications for the company. You will be working alongside a great, approachable team, developing projects from concept to deployed product. You will implement the required functionality as specified in planning with your team or project lead. Your focus will be writing quality software using standard object-orientated and SOLID development principles. You will assist with testing, peer-reviewing & and documentation, as well as setting up and maintaining pipelines to deliver projects to production.

Role Responsibilities

• Write testable, scalable, and efficient software using C#, JavaScript, SQL and other relevant technologies.
• Adoption of DevOps practices and tools using Azure as a base.
• Delivering solutions on time, within budget and meeting quality expectations.
• Provide solution architectures, system and feature designs that meet business requirements and align with enterprise architecture standards and other non-functional requirements like security, availability, scalability etc.
• Perform code reviews and implement solutions according to specified designs.
• Troubleshooting, debugging, and refactoring of code to optimise performance.
• Confer with cross-functional colleagues to unpack business requirements and design solutions that fit their purpose.
• Effectively apply agile principles, practices, and overall operating model.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Proven 3-6 years of work experience as a software developer
• Hands on experience with Microsoft tech stack programming languages
• Experience in C#, .Net Core, .Net Standard and .Net Framework and SQL Server.
• Experience with JavaScript, Angular, React, CSS and jQuery
• Experience in web technologies,  such as JSON, RESTful APIs,  SOAP, XML, CSS and HTML.
• Experience in and understanding of SOLID, Patterns and Practices of OOP and related implementation concepts.
• Experience with Unit Testing.
• Experience with source control management, and Git Repositories using Azure DevOps.
• An understanding of cloud solutions & and micro-services architecture.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• C# Development
• Software design patterns
• JavaScript Frameworks (ReactJS and AngularJS are both a must)
• Database technologies (MSSQL, Oracle) and SQL scripting
• SharePoint Knowledge will be an added advantage (SP Architecture, Development and Best practices)
• Exposure to Azure and other cloud technologies like Amazon, Google Cloud etc.
• Embody the principles espoused by the Agile Manifesto.
• Good technology presentation and communication skills

Non-Technical Requirements

• Excellent oral,  interpersonal, and written communications skills.
• Have a no-compromise attitude to quality.
• High attention to detail.
• Knowledge of SDLC and QA methodologies.
• An ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with agile and scrum processes.
• Highly adaptive & able to handle changing technological, team or office environments.
• Strong ability to collaborate with team members on the proposal, design, and integration of solutions to business.
• Strong ability to mentor and assist junior developers and testers

Educational Requirements

• Matric
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics or Engineering
• A recognized software development certification will be an added advantage
• SQL database or relational database skills