Software Developer

This position: Software DeveloperSubordinate 1st Level: NoneMain purpose of the job:  To develop and maintain propriety software applications.

Position type: fully on-site

Employment specification

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Relevant Certificate or Diploma in IT/Computer Science or equivalent
• At least 5 years related experience
• Technical Expertise:
  • Microsoft Visual Studio (2019+)
  • MS SQL
  • .Net Framework (v4+)
  • C#
  • Windows Forms
  • Windows Services
  • WCF/Web Services
  • WPF
  • MS Office
• Valid unendorsed Code 8/EB Driver's License
• Knowledge of Toll Collection Systems advantageous
• Excellent writing, documenting, and communication skills in English
• Excellent problem-solving and Troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent knowledge of software programming concepts and techniques

Required competencies to meet the job outcomes:

• Excellent computer literacy skills
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of networks and network principals
• Excellent knowledge of MS Windows/Servers and the MS Office products
• Excellent knowledge of data backup and recovery principles
• Excellent knowledge of software programming concepts and techniques
• SCRUM knowledge and experience advantageous
• Comprehensive understanding of the implementation methodologies for the technology

Soft skills

• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Conflict Management
• Adaptability
• Stress tolerance
• Team work
• Time Management

Physical demands and work environment:

• Driver of a light motor vehicle on public roads
• Working conditions are normal for an office and Toll Plaza environment
• Work requires extensive work using a computer
• Travelling
• Overtime and standby when required

Work environment
The work environment characteristics are those encountered in a typical office with an IT environment, driving a light motor vehicle on public roads as well as in the open at Toll Plazas.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs
• Analyse user needs and develop software solutions using industry best-practice principles
• Design and customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency
• Analyse and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team
• Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance
• Analyse user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
• Compile and maintain system documentation
• Assist with software support
• Assist with software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met
• Assist in determining the approach to be utilized in a project implementation
• Participate in every aspect of the development and implementation process to ensure full understanding of the change implications to current business processes.
• Identify and escalate technical design or specification issues to Development Manager
• Follows good development practices and software development life cycle methodologies throughout product development

This Job Specification indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the position and therefore is not intended as an exhaustive list.
Kindly note that should you not be contacted within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Posted on 30 Jun 10:06, Closing date 4 Jul