Mid-Level Software Developer

The SA Metal Group currently has a vacancy for an attentive to detail, meticulous, methodical mid-level Software Developer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining existing, and developing new systems to support the company’s operation, producing system specifications and assist with documenting existing systems.

Duties & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• The delivery, creation, monitoring and maintenance of components for internally managed software applications and integrations for new and legacy systems
• Drafting code which is readable, tested, maintainable, efficient and documented to meet the needs of the business
• Write clean and well structured, well documented code
• Keeping up to date with and using the best or most suitable software technologies and methodologies for a specific task
• Build future-proof reusable code databases, which can be shared, in order to drive further efficiencies
• Design and build database schemas with integrity and scalability with data access layers that are optimised for performance and security
• Performing software testing, functional, integration, performance and regression testing
• Testing developed software against specified requirements
• Collaborating with the software development team on projects, progress thereof as well as possible deployment strategies
• Performing diagnostic tests and debugging procedures
• Liaising and interaction with end-users about application use or where possible bug fixes are required

Qualifying Experience:

• Relevant qualification – Ideally a B.Sc. Computer Science or a Diploma in Computer Science / Programming
• C# and Object Oriented Programming
• Minimum of at least 5 years’ relevant experience
• Advanced C# .NET skills;
• Entity Framework
• ASP.Net (Bootstrap, jQuery, JavaScript)
• Report tools (Microsoft, SSRS)
• MVVM, MVC
• Ability to read Visual Basic code
• Knowledge and Experience with TFS
• MS SQL design and development experience
• Ideally based in Cape Town with full work-from-home functionality when needed

Qualifying Attributes

• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to solve problems quickly and completely
• Analytical and inquisitive
• Display a professional work approach
• Ability to work independently
• Logical and detail orientated methodologies
• Excellent standards in execution
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity