Senior Software Developer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyse system requirements and design robust, scalable software solutions.
• Develop new software systems and sub-systems.
• Maintain, enhance, and optimise existing software products.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including release notes, test specifications, and user manuals.
• Conduct unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Provide second-line technical support for software-related issues.
• Assist with user training and develop supporting training materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and standards.

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate
• BSc in Computer Science or BEng in Computer, Electronic, or Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of energy management systems or IoT technologies advantageous
• Experience with UX-centric design and development advantageous
• Exposure to analytics, data science, or AI/ML technologies advantageous
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) advantageous
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) advantageous

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience within a scientific, industrial, or technical environment
• 25 years of team leadership experience advantageous
• Minimum 5 years of project experience
• Strong proficiency in web services and APIs
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server technologies, including SSRS
• Strong proficiency in .NET stack and C# (C/C++ experience advantageous)
• Experience with version control systems such as Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Proven track record in product design and delivery
• Strong analytical and fault-finding skills
• Adaptability and ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Effective teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines

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