Senior Software Developer

Primary Purpose

Maintenance of existing applications and development of new applications.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma (Computer Programming or similar)

Experience

• 7+ years’ experience in Systems design, development and implementation

COMPETENCIES

Technical

• C# Microsoft.Net
• SQL Server
• MVC / ASP.Net
• WCF / WebAPI
• Entity Framework
• Problem Solving
• Unit Testing
• HTML / JavaScript
• Angular
• Team Foundation Server / VSTS / Azure DevOps
• .Net Core

Behavioral

• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Adaptability
• Conformity
• Communication

Ideal

Qualifications

• BSc Information Technology or Computer Science
• MCSD (Microsoft Certified Systems Developer)
• Azure certifications

Duties and Responsibilities

CUSTOMER CENTRICITY

• Levels & quality of service delivery as experienced by internal & external stakeholders.
• Interprets business/customer requirements to provide timeous solutions.
• Responsiveness: Speed of responses, reaction time, going the extra mile, turnaround time
• Degree of customer satisfaction from customers
• Attend to change of applications and reports.
• Trouble-shoot and fix problems with applications and processes.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Develop and maintain systems in terms of quality, proper documentation, as well as conformance to Enterprise architecture plan.
• Delivering developmental efforts on time.
• All developmental efforts must be concluded within the Change Control process.
• Adhere to coding standards
• Adhere to source control policies & guidelines
• Improving coding standards

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Contribution to making the department a great place to work
• Contribution to teamwork (Level of teamwork, accountability, delivery, quality & speed of information shared, contribution to efficiency & effectiveness of area.
• Effort to forge & maintain quality inter-personal relationships.
• Take accountability for the achievement of operational objectives within own area of control
• Support and drive the business’s core values
• Maintain a positive attitude and drive
• Promote harmony and teamwork
• Promote the sharing of knowledge
• Show willingness to help others
• Open to feedback and constructive criticism of performance
• Assist support staff in resolving helpdesk calls
• Receiving ad-hoc requests from internal as well as external parties and then responding appropriately

Personal and Intellectual Capital Development

• Take ownership for driving own career development
• Development of knowledge base and Intellectual Property
• Stay abreast of the current and forthcoming technologies

This position is advertised in line with our commitment to Employment Equity.