Senior Developer

Ioco; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a Senior Developer in Gauteng to design and maintain high-performing software and database solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in database design, Agile methodologies, and experience in technologies like ASP.NET Core, SQL, and PostgreSQL, contributing to innovative projects that enhance community sustainability.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Innovative work culture

Community-driven initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of DBA experience.
• 5+ years of development experience.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain spatial databases.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers.
• Produce technical specifications and designs.

Skills

Database Administration

Software Engineering

ASP.NET Core

SQL

PostgreSQL

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related

Honours degree

Tools

PostGIS Extension

XAML

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Developer with a strong foundation in software engineering, database design, and application development.

The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced proficiency in technologies such as ASP.NET Core, WebAPI, SQL, PostgreSQL, and XAML, with a solid understanding of object-oriented design principles and Agile development methodologies.

This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-performing software and database solutions that meet business and user needs.

The Senior Developer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensure system reliability, and uphold the highest standards of data integrity and security.

Exceptional analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a commitment to precision, quality, and customer satisfaction are key attributes for success in this position.

What you’ll do

• Design, test, implement and maintain the integrated spatial database to ensure 24/7 database availability and operation.
• Establish and maintain database replication.
• Develop and maintain stored procedures, triggers, functions, CTEs, security configurations, index optimization, query performance tuning, database normalization and design, RBAC, encryption, partitioning and sharding, and data auditing.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to ensure a successful, high-quality product and great user experience.
• Analyse, maintain and enhance existing application and troubleshoot issues with efficiency.
• Perform accurate development estimation.
• Produce technical specifications and designs.
• Participate in new business development through ideation, prototype development, and project estimates.
• Research new techniques, tools, and best practices and share that knowledge with the team and community.
• Maintain high data integrity and security standards.

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Self‑starter who takes ownership, is accountable, and is able to work under minimum supervision.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Can help with quality assurance and provide comments.

Your Expertise

• 3+ year DBA experience
• 3+ year Database Development experience
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of OO design principles and development patterns
• Exposure in ASPNET, ASP.NET Core, WebAPI, SQL, PostgreSQL, PostGIS extension and XAML is advantageous
• Excellent understanding and application of design principles
• 3+ Years' experience as Database Administrator
• 5+ Years' experience as a developer

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12
• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related degree
• Honours degree is advantageous

Other information applicable to the opportunity :

Permanent position

Location

Midrand

Why work for us?

Connected Industrial Eco‑systems :

The organisation provides Industrial OT solutions to drive sustainability of our communities.

With a community of specialist OT system integrators who span across all industry segments in Sub Saharan Africa and OEM partnerships we are able to Design and Build as well as Optimize Industrial connectivity.

Connecting people with trusted information and insights to drive responsible use of the world's resources.

One of the leading Tech companies in the country :

The organisation fosters an inclusive work culture, we collaborate and solve together.

Great career development, an opportunity to work on great technology which creates value for our communities.

Values based organisation, with bold and courageous people centred leadership.

Opportunity to harness your skills and be innovative.

iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets.

Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.