Lead Software Developer

POSITION INFO:

iOCO is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to delivering innovative software solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Developer to join our team and drive the development of cutting-edge applications using .NET and React/React Native.

What you’ll do:

Leading the Development Process

• Work with and direct the team’s software engineers in setting the standards for coding, testing and software quality.
• You will work closely with the Business Analysts (BAs) to ensure that BDD scenarios (Behaviour-Driven Development specifications) are handed over to the developers (engineers) smoothly and efficiently.
• Oversee and manage the scope, timeline, and goals for the delivery of working software.
• Oversee and provide support to production cutovers and migrations as required, including collaboration with the client’s operations team and their developers
• Lead the analysis and resolution of technical and application problems.

Supporting the Scrum Master

• Participate in and support backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, release planning, demos, and other Scrum related meetings.
• Provide clear reporting on the status of the scope, timeline, and progress for the delivery.

Providing Guidance and Mentoring

• Participate in and support backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, release planning, demos, and other Scrum related meetings.
• Provide clear reporting on the status of the scope, timeline, and progress for the delivery of working software in the prioritisation of bugs and defects.
• Participate in peer reviews of solution designs and related code.
• Provide technical leadership to the teams’ software engineers through coaching and mentorship.
• Identify and encourage areas for growth, education, and development within the team.

Your expertise:

• A Lead Developer with at least 7 years’ experience in development with 2 years Technical Leadership experience with a combination of following skills:
• Must be strongly proficient in either React Native OR C#.NET, but had exposure to both technologies (ie, either be proficient in React Native with an intermediary level of .NET, or be proficient in .NET with some React Native
• Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for frontend development

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Contract Position: 12 Months
• Location: Remote

Why work for us?

Want to work for an organization that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions? At iOCO, we believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies. 

You will be part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains. 

Our culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft. 

By joining IOCO you will have an open invitation to developer inspiring forums. A place where you will be able to connect and learn from and with your peers by sharing ideas, experiences, practices, and solutions. 

iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.