It Software Developer

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable software company based in East London is seeking an IT Software Developer. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in IT, 3-5 years of software development experience, and strong proficiency in backend languages such as C#, Java, or Python. Responsibilities include gathering system requirements, conducting upgrades, and providing support while ensuring compliance and security standards are met.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years software development experience.
• Broad experience in accounting systems and ERP Systems.
• Experience in project and BAU environments.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document system requirements.
• Conduct system upgrades and patch management.
• Support data integrity and integration using APIs.

Skills

Strong analytical and numerical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent standard of literacy

Scripting or programming experience

Proficiency in backend languages

Education

Degree in IT and/or Software Development

Tools

C#/.NET

Java

Node.js

C++

Python

Job description

IT Software Developer required for a reputable company based in East London

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in IT and/or Software Development
• 3-5 years software development experience
• Broad experience and knowledge of accounting systems and ERP Systems
• Experience working in project and BAU environments
• Property Industry experience beneficial
• Advanced Excel and computer software skills

SKILLS

• Up to date knowledge of current trends and practices relating to IT Applications
• Strong analytical and numerical skills demonstrating an ability to identify and react to emerging issues
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to manage conflict and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent standard of literacy and effective written communication skills
• Scripting or programming experience an advantage
• Ability to deal with a demanding workload which will include conflicting demands on time
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language:
  • C#/.NET, Java, Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript), C++ or Python.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role will include but not limited to:

• Collaborate with users and stakeholders to gather and document system requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
• Conduct system upgrades, patch management, and configuration changes with minimal disruption to business operations.
• Assist in the implementation and rollout of new applications and systems, including testing, training, and support.
• Support data integrity, data migration, and integration between systems using APIs, ETL tools, or scripting.
• Ensure applications meet compliance, security, and performance standards.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated helpdesk issues related to enterprise systems and applications.
• Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and integrations.
• Build responsive, maintainable frontend components where required.
• Write clean, testable, and welldocumented code following coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Ensure security, scalability, and performance in all solutions.
• Day-to-day systems support and issue resolution
• Review the current systems/interfaces, forms and procedures and propose solutions to streamline and reduce manual intervention
• Collaborate with Managers to design and develop both internal and external management reports to better inform the business
• Liaise with external stakeholders and system developers where necessary

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.