Senior Full Stack Developer- DES

CDM Smith; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Full Stack Application Developer in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. This role involves engaging in the software development lifecycle, implementing cloud-based solutions, and utilizing cutting-edge technologies. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience with SDLC, Agile methodologies, and proficiency in .NET languages. This position promotes career growth in a collaborative environment with a strong focus on innovation and project responsibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Azure certifications AZ-900/AZ-204 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the entire software development lifecycle.
• Take responsibility for projects in a collaborative environment.
• Translate design prototypes into tangible solutions.
• Use Agile techniques for scalable, high-quality code.
• Maintain awareness of market trends and pursue necessary certifications.
• Develop best practices and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Agile Development

C#

ASP.NET

Entity Framework

Angular

RESTful APIs

Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software development, engineering, or related industry

Tools

Microsoft Azure

jQuery

Bootstrap

Job description

Why CDM Smith?

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold. Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co‑workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world‑class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking a Full Stack Application Developer to join our Digital Engineering Solutions team. This individual will be part of the Development group within the Digital Engineering Solutions team, helping design and implement cloud‑based solutions facilitating CI/CD practices, and ensuring that software development and operations teams work collaboratively. An ideal candidate will be a critical thinker, proactive, and highly interested in the application of new technologies and methods. This individual must showcase exceptional abilities in implementing development solutions for AEC initiatives that involve cutting‑edge technologies. As a member of the Digital Engineering Solutions team, the Development group will also engage in research and development and provide guidance and oversight to the AEC practices at CDM Smith, engaging in new product research, testing, and the incubation of innovative ideas that arise across the company. The ideal candidate should possess an extensive background in application development that includes security, scaling, integration, and application migration, along with a commitment to continuous advancement and interest that drives measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in the entire software development lifecycle, from the initial concept and design phase to the implementation and support phase.
• Take responsibility of the project and operate independently within a collaborative environment.
• Understand storyboards, wireframes, mockups, and basic prototypes, and translate them into tangible solutions.
• Involve in the design and recommendation of the project framework, which includes the system, technical, and security architecture.
• Use Agile development techniques while ensuring that the code is scalable, reusable, and of high quality.
• Solid understanding of Azure pipelines and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Deliver efficient solutions to address problems needed to meet business requirements.
• Investigate third‑party libraries and integrate software components while working with teams from different business units to meet their prototype and development needs.
• Conduct research across various disciplines, including IT systems, design, development, deployment, networking, servers, endpoints, hardware/software, and third‑party vendor services.
• Maintain awareness of market trends and upcoming technology, pursue necessary training and certifications, and share insights to the team.
• Address complex challenges, possessing a deep comprehension of diverse software technologies and architectural design, as well as expertise in planning, configuring, and managing resources within Microsoft Azure.
• Accountable for the development of best practices, inventive resolution of technical issues, prioritization of tasks, and the ability to multitask.
• Demonstrate exceptional time management abilities, an extensive understanding of task assignments and schedules, and the effective utilization of available resources and time.

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive experience in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile Development, and programming methodologies.
• Solid understanding of architecture patterns based on MVC, MVVM, and SPA.
• Proficient in designing, developing, and maintaining web applications with .NET languages (C#, VB.NET) and technologies (ASP.NET, .NET Core).
• Developing user interfaces that are both responsive and engaging by utilizing popular frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js, as well as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript libraries such as jQuery and Bootstrap.
• Building and ingesting web services, such as RESTful APIs, to improve communication between the client‑side and server‑side components.
• Developing efficient data access code with Entity Framework or ADO.NET and implementing data storage solutions using structured and unstructured database services.
• Implementing optimal coding, testing, and deployment methodologies to guarantee application security, scalability, and performance.
• Establishing and achieving project milestones in collaboration with cross‑functional teams comprising designers, project managers, and other developers.
• Writing code that is well‑documented, maintainable, and orderly to facilitate the development of applications and future iterations.
• Conducting code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to identify and resolve bugs prior to deployment.
• Enhancing the functionality and performance of applications by keeping up with the most recent advancements in the .NET framework and other web technologies.
• Working experience with OWASP security principles, comprehension of accessibility, and security compliance tools.
• Proficiency in security authentication technologies (e.g., OAuth2.0, JWT), Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM), and Identity & Access Management (IAM).
• Pursuing continuous learning and professional growth to adjust to changing technological trends and full‑stack development best practices.
• Competent in version control practices with git, including branching, collaboration, reviewing pull requests, and resolving merge conflicts (GitHub, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Providing technical assistance and direction to other team members and stakeholders, including troubleshooting and resolving difficulties after deployment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software development, engineering, or related industry.
• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Azure certifications AZ-900/AZ-204 and accreditation preferred.

Amount of Travel Required

0%

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.