Senior Software Engineer

SUMMARY:
A well-established company based in North Riding, Gauteng is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team.

In this role you will be leading the development and implementation of complex software projects, driving success through expertise in architecture, coding, and project management.

Collaborating with teams and mentor junior developers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions on time.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role with a proven track record in mobile development projects.
• Leadership abilities and a passion for mentoring junior developers.
• Experience with designing, implementing, and managing robust and scalable software solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Self-motivated: Excels in a dynamic environment with a proactive and results-driven approach.
• Leadership: Strong ability to mentor and guide junior developers, inspire teams, and drive project success.
• Learning mindset: Committed to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends and technologies.
• Adaptability: Thrives in changing project requirements, technologies, and team dynamics.
• Problem-solving: Logical and analytical thinker, skilled in breaking down complex issues and identifying root causes.
• Attention to detail: Ensures code quality and reliability through thorough reviews and testing.
• Team player: Collaborates effectively to achieve team goals.
• Time management: Efficiently prioritizes tasks, meets deadlines, and manages workloads.
• Communication skills: Effectively articulates ideas, clarifies requirements, and ensures team alignment.
• Initiative: Proactively seeks opportunities to enhance code quality, processes, and project outcomes.
• Professionalism: Maintains high standards of accountability, punctuality, and confidentiality.
• Positive attitude: Encourages teamwork, creativity, and resilience, fostering a healthy work environment.

• Core Requirements:
  
  • Proficient in Maui, C#, and SQL.
  • Strong understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks).
  • In-depth knowledge of software development methodologies, coding standards, and best practices.
  • Solid understanding of database systems, data modeling, and scalable software architectures.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., DevOps).
• Beneficial Skills:
  
  • Prism, Blazor
  • JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, AJAX, JSON
  • Figma, Penpot
  • Docker, Flutter
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud).

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of software projects, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with the team to analyse, design, and implement software solutions that meet business requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following coding standards and best practices that will perform consistently in specified operating environments within agreed timelines/budgets.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure a high-quality codebase, maintainability, and scalability.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, assisting them in their professional growth and promoting best practices
• Assist in troubleshooting and debugging software issues, identifying and resolving defects and performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to the development of software documentation, including technical specifications, user guides, and test plans.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve your skills and knowledge.
• Perform unit testing, support integration and system testing activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including firmware engineers, designers, and product managers, to deliver high quality software products.
• Actively participate in stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives as well as team meetings, discussions, and brainstorming sessions to contribute ideas and solutions.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the continuous improvement of our software architecture.
• Professionally document all work in relevant technical environment, including advanced algorithms and design calculations, plans & estimates as well as the design performance characteristics and a summarized project cost breakdown.
• Develop procedures for testing modules/components/products and evaluate, modify/enhance and re-test products.
• Work in a professional manner consistent with the company’s commitment to excellence, and R&D’s applicable development methodologies and/or standard operating procedures.
• Standardise all designs as far as possible, using standard components; particular consideration must be given to inventory management. Always use appropriate components to ensure product excellence (exceptional reliability, high levels of functionality, excellent value, ease of manufacture and maintainability, etc.).
• Solve all but the most complex problems in core discipline. Relies on assistance from senior personnel only in the most challenging situations.
• Designs complex modules / components / products that are reliable, cost effective and that will perform consistently in specified operating environments within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Responsible for projects requiring complex judgement using high level engineering principles and techniques.