Senior Developer - Contract

SUMMARY:
Senior Developer - Contract

POSITION INFO:

Our Client a Global Tech firm is seeking a Senior Developer to join their team in Cape town on a Contract basis. They offer Stability, growth, attractive rates and a great working environment.

Want to be a part of our team?

Senior Developer will be developing and maintaining software systems primarily on Microsoft, Windows, and Cloud platforms.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintain critical software systems and automate interfaces between systems to reduce manual effort and enhance system reliability.
• Use Azure Stack technologies to develop robust software applications, adhering to architectural frameworks and ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Analyze and design solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address business needs and requirements effectively.
• Generate comprehensive specifications and assess operational feasibility to align deliverables with organizational objectives.
• Evaluate and implement innovative technologies to improve business processes and product offerings.
• Provide second-line technical support to users of applications. Resolve complex issues promptly and ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Play a key role in Application Upgrade Projects. Contribute to the successful implementation of new features and enhancements while minimizing downtime and risk.
• Adhere to the change control process, maintaining system integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide periodic standby support for Production and UAT environments.
• Deliver regular progress reports to the Team Manager/Product Owner.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Proficient in Windows Environment, with a deep understanding of system architecture and administration.
• Extensive experience with SQL Server databases, including database design, optimization, and administration.
• Solid knowledge of software design principles and patterns, with a focus on creating scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Strong ability to set and maintain high work standards, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Exceptional prioritization and organization skills, with a proven track record of effectively managing multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
• Expertise in MS Azure Stack, including Power BI, Logic Apps, Power Apps, Power Automate, etc., enabling the development of innovative and efficient solutions.
• Proficiency in C#, with experience in developing complex applications and integrating with various systems and services.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• BSc Information Systems or Computer Science equivalence
• 5 years of experience in developing and maintaining software and applications.
• Expertise in utilizing Azure Stack technologies including Power BI, Logic Apps, Power Apps, and Power Automate to drive operational efficiency and enhance business processes.
• A proven track record of working independently with minimal supervision, contributing effectively to agile teams, and establishing best practices to streamline development workflows.
• A strong background in software design principles, SQL Server databases, and C# development.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and providing exceptional technical support to optimize organizational performance.

Required Experience:

• Technical design of applications based on requirements documentation, aligned with architectural guidelines
• Logical system design (Independent of Technology) and create Use Case Realization Documentation and a Logical Data Model
• Create System Integration Specifications
• Design and document web services
• Analyse existing landscape for services that can be reused
• Analyse Non-Functional Requirements and include in technical documentation
• Provide input to Functional specifications as required
• Provide input into Quality Management Plan
• Assist with quality reviews
• Provide progress reporting to the Project Manager
• Coordination of technical development required within key projects
• Provide progress reporting to the Project Manager
• Testing and implementation of the application changes
• Analysis / validation of all change requests requiring a technology solution with focus on ensuring the proposed solution aligns to the strategic architecture view
• Design new or enhanced systems to accommodate business needs
• Participate in the process design or re-design and translate business/user requirements/ processes into a system design
• Analysis of existing systems and interfaces for modification / improvement purposes - design new interfaces
• Provide knowledge transfer and support to team members
• Develop and maintain all relevant SDLC documentation
• Understanding the business issues and data challenges of the organization and industry
• Reviewing and editing requirements, specifications, business and systems processes and recommendations related to proposed solution
• Facilitate functional / technical design sessions with the development and technical teams
• Taking responsibility during the development life cycle to resolve any