Senior Developer Support (1 Year)

Dimension Data; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a Senior Developer responsible for creating client-specific solutions. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining applications while collaborating with various teams to optimize operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in .NET, C#, and Agile methodologies, and will provide technical leadership to ensure high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of development experience with Microsoft O & SharePoint.
• Extensive experience with .NET framework, C#, Web API.
• Advanced knowledge of object-oriented programming and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications based on client specifications.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to developers.
• Engage with Pre-Sales & Sales teams to scope and cost project solutions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-Solving

Communication

Agile Development

Customer Service Orientation

Job description

The Senior Developer is responsible for creating client-specific solutions by developing, implementing, and maintaining applications.

They will analyze client needs and develop appropriate solutions, designing and customizing applications to optimize operational efficiency.

Technical leadership skills are required to guide team members when needed. Application developers work in teams to identify ideas and concepts brought by customers.

They unpack these ideas and create recommended solutions, ensuring all aspects are considered.

They understand coding languages and how to apply them to create content and usable applications.

Depending on the role, they collaborate with other developers, UX/UI designers, business analysts, and subject matter experts.

Once developed, senior developers assist in testing and fixing bugs before launch.

Requirements

1. Functional Requirements

• Research, design, and development expertise
• Developing solutions to meet customer needs
• Ability to integrate software components and third-party programs
• Consistently produce clean, efficient code based on client specifications
• Serve as a subject matter expert in development aspects, including configuration, user requirements, and upgrades
• Act as the main contact for troubleshooting high-priority issues
• Oversee development and maintenance of documentation
• Provide coaching and mentoring to developers
• Lead concept development for design and creative outputs
• Manage project design and development, acting as a point of contact for client feedback
• Collaborate with internal teams for future product ideas
• Ensure quality control over design outputs
• Establish and develop best practices within the development team
• Promote knowledge transfer among team members

Pre-Sales Support

• Engage with Pre-Sales & Sales teams to scope and cost project solutions
• Prepare proposals including understanding client requirements, developing initial solutions, tailoring products, and explaining proposals to clients

Agile Development

• Follow Agile principles emphasizing collaboration
• Contribute to a self-organizing, adaptive, and continuously improving team
• Respond rapidly to changes involving customer participation
• Deliver frequent releases to improve solution quality and customer satisfaction

Experience

• At least 3 years of development experience with Microsoft O & SharePoint
• Extensive experience with .NET framework, C#, Web API
• Advanced knowledge of object-oriented programming and data structures
• Experience with REST / Web API, Service-Oriented Architecture, Power Automate, RPA
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in an agile environment and collaborate effectively
• Customer service orientation and attention to detail
• Adaptability and flexibility to change