Intermediate Software Developer

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer to contribute to mobile applications and backend services using Python and PHP. You will work on Django-based CRMs, finance/accounting modules, and RESTful integrations, while collaborating with stakeholders to scope and implement solutions.

The role emphasizes SDLC involvement, modern frameworks, unit testing, and agile methodologies, with a focus on adaptability and cross-team communication in a dynamic tech environment.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of software development experience.
• Proficient in Python and PHP.
• Understanding of modern MVC frameworks (Django, Rails, Cake, Zend).
• Strong grasp of OOP and software patterns.
• Experience with REST APIs and SOA.
• Familiar with Git/Gitflow and automated testing.
• Experience with CI/CD and containerization in cloud environments.
• Ability to work under pressure and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Build Mobile Applications
• Produce, Maintain and Integrate with Various REST Web Services
• Build and Maintain Django & Python CRMs
• Build and extend Finance & Accounting System
• Systems Analysis, planning and scoping
• Engage with Stakeholders for requirements gathering
• Collaborate with other departments on projects and technical issues

Skills

PHP

Python

MVC

OOP

REST API

SOA

Django

Agile

Cloud/Containerization

Version Control

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Job description

About the job Intermediate Software Developer

• At least 1 - 4 years Software Development experience
• A basic understanding of Version Control
• Experience with PHP, Python
• Experience with modern Frameworks
• Fast committed earning abilities
• A bona fide passion for software engineering
• Proficient in modern programming languages with a focus on Python and PHP
• Full software development life-cycle experience
• A relatively grounded understanding of Automated Testing platforms, such as unit testing and behavior-driven development
• Some knowledge of continuous integration or automated deployment, orchestration on the cloud with containerizations
• A well-grounded knowledge of source control. Extra brownie points for GIT and GITflow
• A grounded understanding of OOP, MVC, DDD, and other software development patterns
• A solid foundation or sufficient exposure in working with MVC frameworks such as Rails, Cake, code-ignitor, Zend, Django
• Experience in agile or other development methodologies
• A grounded understanding of SOA (Micro Services) and Rest API
• Grounded Experience in working with & building REST APIs
• Experience with large scale business-grade software and heavily integrated systems
• Articulate with Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to work with a diverse array of people with different values and concerns
• Ability to work under pressure
• An ability to acclimate to new systems quickly, and easily transition between problems

Responsibilities:

• Build Mobile Applications
• Produce, Maintain and Integrate with Various REST Web Services
• Build and Maintain Django & Python CRMs
• Build and extend Finance & Accounting System
• Systems Analysis, planning and scoping
• Engage with Stakeholders for requirements gathering
• Collaborate with other departments on projects and technical issues