IT Software Developer

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an IT Software Developer to join their client's team in the property development sector. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, conducting upgrades, and providing support for enterprise systems. Candidates should have a degree in IT, 3-5 years of experience, and knowledge of accounting and ERP systems. Proficiency in at least one backend language such as C#, Java, or Python is required. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of software development experience required.
• Broad experience and knowledge of accounting and ERP systems essential.
• Property industry experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document system requirements, translate into specifications.
• Conduct system upgrades and configuration changes.
• Assist with the rollout of new applications and systems.
• Support data integrity and integration between systems.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated helpdesk issues.

Skills

Current trends in IT applications

Analytical and numerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication skills

Scripting or programming

Proficiency in C#/.NET, Java, Node.js, C++, Python

Education

Degree in IT and/or Software Development

Tools

Accounting systems

ERP Systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

IT Software Developer

Our client in the Property Development industry is seeking a IT Software Developer to join their team.

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

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.