Senior Systems Developer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007334/Mon

Date posted:

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
The Senior Systems Developer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure and user-centric systems platforms to support consulting, reporting and the SaaS function.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Systems Design & Architecture:
- Lead the design and development core systems platform, including automation, reporting, and SaaS tools.
- Architect scalable solutions for client reporting, investment modeling, and process automation.
- Ensure seamless integration between internal tools (ALM, ESG, Tender Response, and Unit Pricing) and external data sources.
Development & Delivery:
- Build and maintain applications and APIs to support consulting, manager research, and reporting functions.
- Develop SaaS products such as ESG tools, economic scenario generators, and NRR modules for external clients.
- Apply best practices in coding, testing, version control, and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
Collaboration & Leadership:
- Partner with Consulting, Manager Research, and Operations teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Mentor Junior Developers and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
- Collaborate with the Head of Systems & Reporting to define and execute the long-term systems roadmap.
Governance & Quality:
- Ensure that all systems comply with data security, regulatory, and governance standards.
- Conduct regular performance reviews of systems and recommend enhancements.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of architecture, processes, and code for sustainability and scalability.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Bachelor / Masters in Computer Science or Software Engineering
6-10 years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in a senior / lead role
Proven track record of building scalable enterprise systems or SaaS platforms
Strong proficiency in modern programming languages (Python, R, JavaScript/TypeScript or C#)
Experience with databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB) and data modelling
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker and Kubernetes)
Experience with data visualisation / reporting tools (Power BI, Shiny, and Tableau)

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