Senior Software & Systems Developer, 6 month contract, Cape Town

Recruiter:

Sheldon Recruitment and Selection

Job Ref:

EL002946/Glyni

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Senior Software & Systems Developer for a 6-month contract role based in De Bron, Cape Town, Western Cape

POSITION INFO:
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
5+ years in software development or data engineering
Proficiency in SQL, database management, and at least one backend and one frontend language
Preferred languages and experience using Python & JavaScript
Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork experience
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Advantageous skills -

Honors degree in a relevant field.
Experience with SSIS, Power BI, Git, REST APIs, and JSON/XML.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, SOLID principles, and design patterns.
Big Data technologies (e.g., Hadoop), MDX queries.
Experience with HTML, and CSS

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

Design, develop and test software solutions, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code
Implement the following: Web interfaces (JavaScript – Analogic Framework) and Backend functionality (Python-Flask)
Debug and troubleshoot data and system issues
Maintain documentation for data architecture, pipelines, and system configurations
Write unit tests and assist with integration testing
Collaborate with developers, analysts, and project managers
Follow established development process, methodologies and coding standards
Stay updated on industry trends and enhance technical skills
Maintain and patch client environments, troubleshoot system issues, and automate tasks

Salary: Market related

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