IT Software Developer

Work Africa; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an IT Software Developer in Gqeberha. The role involves collaborating with users to gather requirements, conducting system upgrades, and supporting APIs. Applicants should hold a degree in IT, have 3-5 years of experience in software development, and possess strong skills in backend languages such as C#, Java, or Python. The role offers market-related compensation based on experience. Applications can be submitted online or through email.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years software development experience.
• Broad experience with accounting systems and ERP systems.
• Experience in project and BAU environments essential.
• Property industry experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document system requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
• Conduct system upgrades and patch management.
• Support data integrity and integration between systems using APIs.
• Ensure compliance with security and performance standards.

Skills

Up to date knowledge of current trends and practices relating to IT Applications

Strong analytical and numerical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication skills

Ability to deal with a demanding workload

Strong proficiency in at least one backend language (C#/.NET, Java, Node.js, C++, Python)

Education

Degree in IT and/or Software Development

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

IT SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/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 and ability to identify/react to emerging issues
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent standard of literacy and effective written communication skills
• Scripting or programming experience an advantage
• Ability to deal with a demanding workload
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language:
  • C#/.NET, Java, Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript), C++ or Python.

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
• 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
• Collaborate with Managers to design and develop both internal and external management reports

Package: Market related based on experience

Application Process: Online applications will receive preference, don’t forget to include a head and shoulder photograph, alternatively e-mail CV to [e-mail], using “SOFTWAREDEV” in the subject heading of your e-mail application. If you don’t hear from us within 4 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful