Senior Software Developer

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client in the IT industry based in Cape Town is currently looking for a talented Senior Software Developer with 6+ years of coding experience.

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Main purpose of the position:

• To develop, build and operate sophisticated large-scale transactional systems as well as leading and mentoring their development team.

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Experience and Skills set:

• Our tech stack of choice is Python and Django
• Knowledge in other object-orientated languages and MVC frameworks.
• Exposure to GoLang will be advantageous.

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Key Performance Areas:

Writing software in line with industry standards and design patterns:

• Guide and implement software and product design
• Produce code of the highest quality
• Produce code in line with project requirements
• Implement and maintain appropriate security standards
• Write and maintain unit and functional tests

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Debugging software for optimum functioning:

• Reproducing and locate the source of reported bugs and issues
• Fix bugs and issues
• Communicate errors and solutions to product owners

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Maintaining software and related repositories and databases:

• Manage source code and versioning
• Manage to branch and pull requests
  

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Managing Projects:

• Provide accurate estimates for new work and assessment for work completed
• Manage projects task in line with project workflow
• Identifying and suggesting functional improvements
• Work with product owners to plan and execute project sprints
• Maintaining detailed documentation for software components
  

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Leading and Mentoring:

• Provide mentorship to peers and team members
• Strategic thinking around database and architectural design
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the team’s continuous upskilling

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Keeping current with the development environment:

• Maintain and improve skill set
• Identify developmental needs and motivate for additional training

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Competencies:

• Collaborative
• Problem solver
• Independent thinker
• Organized
• Professional
• Knows how to manage stress when under pressure
• Displays self awareness and leadership

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Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.

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