Junior Software Developer

Hire Resolve; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable salary

Training & Development

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer in Midrand, Gauteng. The role involves designing and maintaining software applications, collaborating with teams, and managing the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of software development experience and proficiency in languages like Java, C#, or Python. Benefits include a negotiable salary and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of software development experience required.
• 5–10 years in a development manager or technical lead role is preferred.
• Proficient in programming languages (Java, C#, Python).
• Experience with version control systems (Git) is essential.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and SDLC.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications.
• Collaborate with product managers to gather requirements.
• Manage new strategic development and maintenance of applications.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to enhance performance.
• Document software development processes.
• Key strategic manager responsible for planning, organising, monitoring and controlling all aspects of the SDLC.
• Manage new strategic development and maintenance of existing applications.
• Conduct weekly negotiations between business and project team to prioritise requests.
• Act as the technical owner of a set of applications.
• Manage relationships with business owners to reflect business objectives in technical processes.
• Ensure an appropriate supply of technical experts for delivery portfolios.
• Manage a project or set of projects within a program related to their application set.
• Ensure applications remain adaptive to client needs over time.
• Extend or design new operational processes.
• Manage relationships with 3rd party vendors for delivery and services.
• People management and performance accountability for direct reports.
• Contribute to IT and business strategy development.
• Drive continuous improvements to team practices and operations.
• Ensure security forms an integral part of all capabilities.
• Oversee audits, risks & compliance requirements.
• Participate in sprint planning and retrospectives to improve processes.

Skills

Java

C#

Python

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Git

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

IT Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL Server

ASP.NET

Kubernetes

Docker

ASP.NET

Angular

CI/CD

Job description

Hire Resolve's Client is excited to announce an opening for an Intermediate Software Developer. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative software solutions in a dynamic environment. As part of a collaborative team, you'll be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from conceptualisation to deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications based on modern development practices.
• Collaborate with product managers and other developers to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality and ensure adherence to standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications as necessary to enhance functionality and optimize performance.
• Document code and software development processes for future reference and compliance.
• Key strategic manager responsible for planning, organising, monitoring and controlling all aspects of the SDLC.
• Manage new strategic development as well as maintenance of existing applications.
• Conduct weekly negotiations between business and project team to build consensus on the prioritization of requests.
• Act as the technical owner of a set of applications.
• Manage the relationship with business owners and ensure that business objectives are reflected in the technical processes which they manage.
• Ensures an appropriate supply of technical experts to fill available positions in the delivery portfolios.
• Manage a project or set of projects in a program related to their technical application set.
• Ensure that the application remains adaptive to emerging client needs in its lifetime.
• Extend or design new operational processes.
• Manage relationships with 3rd party vendors in terms of commercial and service delivery.
• People management, including providing guidance and skill development and being accountable for performance metrics of all direct reports.
• Contribute towards IT and business strategy development.
• Drive continuous improvements to team practices and operational environments.
• Ensures that Security forms an integral part of all technology capabilities.
• Manages all Audits, Risks & Compliance requirements to ensure adherence to regulations.
• Contribute to team meetings, including sprint planning and retrospectives, to improve processes continuously.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of software development experience.
• 5 – 10 years in development manager or technical lead role.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, or Python.
• Experience working with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with databases (e.g., SQL or NoSQL) and CRUD operations.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and software development lifecycles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks.
• IT Governance and Risk reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred.

Tech Stack

• C# back-end .Net 3.5+
• SQL Server 2008 or Later
• “Modern JavaScript libraries” – AngularJS, Angular 2+, Underscore, KnockoutJs, JQuery, BackboneJS, Foundation, etc.
• ASP.NET (Web forms) / MVC 2.0+ (Required)
• ASP .Net Core (Web Api, Windows Services)
• HTML 5
• CD/CI pipelines
• Cloud PaaS consumption
• Rest Services
• Kubernetes/Docker

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.
• Training & Development.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career‑changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Kay‑Leen Recruiter at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail].
• Alternatively, apply via our portal and email [e-mail].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.