Intermediate Software Developer

Visa Hunt; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa Hunt is seeking an experienced software engineer to lead system design and deliver robust Java and PL/SQL applications. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team, mentor juniors, and ensure quality through testing and code reviews.

You will drive architectural decisions, stay current with industry trends, interact with clients to gather requirements, and guide deployments and documentation across development and testing environments.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing complex system architectures.
• Proficient in Java and PL/SQL with hands-on coding.
• Experience mentoring junior developers.
• Strong collaboration with clients and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with testing, builds, and deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design of complex systems.
• Develop high-quality Java and PL/SQL code.
• Ensure compliance with coding standards.
• Review code and provide feedback.
• Research technologies and propose improvements.
• Develop unit and integration tests.
• Prepare deployment builds and manage deployments.
• Configure and maintain dev/test environments.
• Create technical docs and reports.
• Mentor and collaborate with the team.
• Interact with clients to capture requirements.
• Drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

System design

Java

PL/SQL

Code review

Mentorship

Client communication

Tools

CI/CD

Testing frameworks

Version control

Job description

Key responsibilities:

• System Design & Architecture:

• Lead and contribute to the architectural design of complex systems.

• Collaborate with team members to make informed technical decisions.

• Assist in defining system requirements and design specifications.

• Development & Coding:

• Develop high-quality, scalable, and efficient Java and PL/SQL code that meets the project requirements.

• Ensure code adheres to VAS-X's coding standards and best practices.

• Review and provide feedback on code developed by other team members.

• Research & Technology Evaluation:

• Conduct research to identify the best technologies and architectures for new projects.

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

• Make recommendations for improvements and optimizations.

• Software Testing & Integration:

• Develop and execute unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.

• Identify, document, and resolve software defects.

• Produce software builds and manage the deployment process.

• Environment Configuration & Maintenance:

• Configure and maintain development and testing environments.

• Ensure all environments are properly set up and functioning.

• Troubleshoot and resolve environment-related issues.

• Documentation & Reporting:

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, test specifications, and integration reports.

• Ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible to team members.

• Provide regular status updates and reports to project stakeholders.

• Mentorship & Team Collaboration:

• Mentor junior developers and provide guidance to enhance their technical skills.

• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.

• Contribute to team discussions and brainstorming sessions.

• Client Interaction & Support:

• Communicate with clients to understand their requirements and provide technical support.

• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering high-quality solutions on time.

• Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving the development process.

• Strive for continuous personal and professional growth.

• Adherence to Standards:

• Follow VAS-X's development standards and guidelines.

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.