Remote API Developer – Xceed365

Jobspaddy; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in Johannesburg seeks an innovative API Developer with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 3+ years of experience. The role involves designing, coding, and implementing APIs using C# and Microsoft Cloud technologies while ensuring system performance and security. Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented, and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, ready to tackle challenges in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Software development experience in general-purpose languages.
• Experience with web application development and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of API Development and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, code, and implement programs using C#.
• Assess performance of software applications and databases.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver quality results on time.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related IT field

Tools

C#

Microsoft Cloud Technologies

Python

Java

Go

Job description

• Innovative – You are innovative and creative and bring out-of-the-box solutions to the table
• Communicator – You are a pro at expressing the written word. A savvy communicator, your written and verbal skills are top-notch
• Priority Driven : You are comfortable working in a continually changing and dynamic environment and driving top issues to resolution
• Business Acumen : You have a good understanding of the business practices, software applications, and HR processes
• Motivated – A self-starter with unending tenacity. You are determined, results-driven, and passionate about problem-solving, anticipating the next steps, and staying ahead of the curve
• Curious Learner– You are always up on the latest tech trends. You ask questions, uncover insights, and dig deeper to understand better what is needed. You love learning and are always looking to make things better through innovation
• Detail-driven – You embrace timelines, keep within budgets, and can manage your time accordingly, working independently with little to no supervision
• Customer-focused – You enjoy providing the best customer service creating a high-touch consultative experience for every client you encounter
• Collaborator – Team player, confidant, and partner. You are a constant. A dependable, trusted counterpart happy to dive in and help where needed

JOB DUTIES

What You Can Expect in a Day-to-Day

• Analyze, design, develop, code and implement programs using Microsoft C# ( at intermediate-expert level)
• Assess the health and performance of software applications and databases
• Be involved in the development life cycle and perform definition and feasibility analysis
• Apply the latest software design techniques and contribute to the technical design of new solutions
• Troubleshoot issues and solve problems where needed
• Write maintainable code
• Deliver quality results on time with minimal supervision, collaborate with the team as needed to fix complex problems with quick but effective solutions
• Design integration models, specifications, and other artifacts needed for the Data Services team to be able to execute based on the existing and future states
• Design integrations to support business applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance, and reliability

QUALIFICATIONS

What Does It Take?

We are looking for a skilled and digitally savvy API Developer who help us scale the Company to growth.

Minimum Requirements :

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related information technology field
• Minimum 3+ years of Software development experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages : Python, Java, Go
• Experience working with two or more of the following : web application development, database, Unix / Linux environments, distributed and parallel systems, information retrieval, networking, large-scale software development, security software development.
• Experience working on web application development using C# and Microsoft Cloud technologies (at intermediate or expert level)
• Understanding or have experience with Agile and Lean philosophies
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with clear communication
• Ability to collaborate with different roles to achieve common goals
• Excellent prioritization skills with the ability to see tasks to completion
• Knowledge of API Development, REST APIs, and UI development
• Understanding of how to write effective technical documentation, such as tutorials and API call specs
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team

Be prepared to role-play all aspects of the API development during our online interview sessions to help us understand YOU are the right fit for the role!