Android Developer B2C

Boardroom Appointments; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a software developer in Pretoria, South Africa. The role involves collaborating on all stages of the application lifecycle, developing high-quality and maintainable systems, and participating in quality management and compliance. Ideal candidates should possess relevant tertiary education and have strong collaboration and coding skills. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to project delivery and team development, while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Collaboration in application lifecycle from planning to maintenance.
• Research and evaluate new technologies for optimization.
• Implement DevOps processes and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop software adhering to plans, deadlines, and coding standards.
• Implement and maintain automated tests and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure projects meet specifications, user requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Software development

Collaboration

Code review

Quality Management

DevOps practices

Education

Tertiary education diploma/degree relevant to software development

3-year degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Version control systems

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