Android Developer B2B

Boardroom Appointments; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled software developer in Pretoria to collaborate throughout the application lifecycle, optimize development efficiency, and manage quality compliance in software projects. The ideal candidate will have relevant tertiary education and hands-on experience in developing and testing software. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality systems, maintaining documentation, and collaborating effectively with team members. This role emphasizes development best practices and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have a diploma/degree relevant to software development.
• At least three years of experience in a relevant field is required.
• Knowledge of DevOps processes and CI/CD pipelines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in the application lifecycle and plan software architecture.
• Develop software adhering to project plans and coding standards.
• Conduct initial testing and assist in developing testing plans.
• Provide clear updates on project status and progress.
• Take ownership of projects and participate in peer code reviews.

Skills

Collaboration

Software Development

Problem Solving

Testing

Version Control

Education

Tertiary education diploma/degree relevant to software development

3-year degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Job description

• Tertiary education diploma/degree relevant to software development
• 3-year degree in computer science or equivalent

Responsibilities

Analysis and Planning 20%

• Collaborate in the application lifecycle (planning, design, development, deployment, maintenance) collaborating with stakeholders for requirements.
• Continuously research and evaluate new technologies to optimize development efficiency.
• Plan and design well-structured, reusable application architecture.
• Implement and develop according to best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable systems.
• Participate in project planning by providing estimates, contributing to requirement documentation, and assisting with work breakdown structures.
• Participate in user story creation, estimation, and work plan development, ensuring clear communication of requirements
• Effectively prioritize, and manage dependencies to ensure timely completion, and switch contexts effectively when the need arises
• Collaborate effectively with development teams to solve problems, make recommendations, and discuss best practices
• Proactively identify and mitigate code-related risks, adapting as needed
• Track tasks and progress within JIRA

Development and Testing 50%

• Develop software adhering to project plans, deadlines, and coding standards
• Develop and maintain high-quality, maintainable systems using efficient and reusable code according to best practices.
• Use version control effectively and according to best practices, as well as backing up other work according to company standards
• Prepare and maintain testing environments, including examples and instructions
• Conduct initial testing and assist in developing testing plans
• Implement and maintain automated tests and component libraries according to team practices
• Analyze systems to identify root causes of issues within a system, develop workarounds, and implement permanent fixes
• Deliver thoroughly tested and performance-benchmarked work that meets functional requirements before deployment
• Deploy changes to the production environment following established procedures
• Implement and maintain DevOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code as applicable to the team
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate code and system-level documentation

Reporting and Communication 10%

• Provide clear, timely, and efficient updates on project status, progress, risks, and potential problems to the team lead
• Prepare reports, manuals, and other documentation related to software status, operation, and maintenance
• Maintain accurate system and product change logs, release notes, and notifications to other teams, according to company standards and team practices
• Offer insights and feedback on queries regarding relevant projects
• Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, by being available on appropriate communication channels with timely, well-articulated responses

Contribution to the Team 15%

• Take ownership of projects
• Actively participate in peer code reviews, discuss best practices, and contribute innovative ideas to projects
• Collaborate with the team to solve problems and ensure successful project delivery - on time and as spec
• Contribute to the development of fellow team members through knowledge sharing and promoting best practices

Quality Management and Compliance 5%

• Deliver high-quality products that meet specifications, user requirements, best practices, deadlines, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, CE, ISO)
• Apply knowledge of the Quality Management System guidelines and its relevant processes to ensure quality and SOC2 compliance in medical devices- and other software
• Ensure all testing adheres to defined specifications
• Contribute to safeguarding information and data by company policies
• Keep all supporting documents up to date