It Software Developer

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A top property company in South Africa is looking for an IT Software Developer to collaborate on system requirements, conduct upgrades, and develop backend services. The role requires a degree in IT and 3-5 years of software development experience, along with proficiency in backend languages like C#/.NET or Java. This permanent position is based on-site in East London and offers opportunities for growth within a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of software development experience required.
• Knowledge of accounting and ERP systems is advantageous.
• Experience in project and BAU environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to gather system requirements and create specifications.
• Implement upgrades and manage system configuration.
• Support data integrity and migration using APIs or scripting.
• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Ability to handle workload

Education

Degree in IT and/or Software Development

Tools

C#/.NET

Java

Node.js

C++

Python

Job description

IT Software Developer

Our client an industry leading property company in South Africa is seeking an IT Software Developer to join their team.

Location: East London

Position: Permanent – on site

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 well documented 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

Minimum 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
• Up to date knowledge of current trends and practices relating to IT Applications
• Scripting or programming experience an advantage
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language:

C#/.NET, Java, Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript), C++ or Python

Skills/Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills,
• Excellent standard of literacy and effective written communication skills
• Ability to deal with a demanding workload

Email your CV + supporting documentation to [e-mail]. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.