Senior Software Developer

Syntell; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in South Africa is seeking a full stack Developer for their Road Safety division. The role involves solving technical problems, participating in code reviews, and ensuring sprint goals are achieved. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent, and at least 2 years of experience with technologies like C#, MongoDB, and Angular. This position offers remote work with occasional office visits and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is a MUST.
• At least 2 years full stack development experience.
• Extensive knowledge of various programming languages and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and solve problems within the project.
• Suggest and implement technical solutions.
• Ensure sprint goals are achieved and report issues.

Skills

C#

MongoDB

Typescript

JavaScript

T-SQL

GIT

.NET Core

Angular

MVC Framework

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Job description

Introduction

Syntell is a leading South African technology company with a proven track record in providing practical, innovative services and systems, including end-to-end traffic law enforcement services and systems; and state-of-the-art road traffic management systems offering complete turnkey solutions for intersection installations.

In addition, we offer local authorities a complete outsource model for prepaid electricity vending and revenue enhancement services. We are currently recruiting for a Developer within our Road Safety division.

The division is predominantly focussed on providing a turnkey solution relating to vehicle related enforcement services to our customers (ie issuing of traffic fines and everything that goes with that).

We are the leading experts in our field and enjoy a dominant market share in industry we service.

Within the division we have a large suite of internally developed IP that the entire business essentially revolves around.

Some of the main systems include the following: Contravention Management system that manages the entire life cycle of traffic fines, Joint Information System – software that consumes ANPR input, interrogates various databases in real-time and provides alerts to the user, Law enforcement ticketing app that has digitised the traditional handwritten fines issued by traffic officers, Crash Management System – for capturing and reporting on accident stats, Average Speed Over Distance prosecution software. We also have our own e‑commerce platform (web and app-based) that allows the public to: Renew their vehicle License discs online and have them delivered to their door, View and pay outstanding traffic fines in real time, Buy prepaid utilities & pay municipal bills.

Duties & Responsibilities

Location: Remote

Reporting Line Manager(s): Team Lead / Senior Software Developer

Employment Type: Permanent

• Must have the ability to define and solve problems.
• Suggest technical solutions.
• Draw up technical specifications.
• Assist other developers as and when needed.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Ensure that sprint goals are achieved.
• Be responsible for investigating causes for not attaining these goals and give feedback to management.
• The successful candidate will be expected to visit the office and travel to attend client meetings from time to time.
• The candidate will ultimately be accountable for the planning, execution, delivery, maintenance, and support of a project through the entire project lifecycle within budget and on time.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Grade 12 is a MUST. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent. At least 2 years full stack development experience.

You must have extensive knowledge of the following languages / technologies: C#, MongoDB, Typescript, JavaScript, T‑SQL, GIT, Net Core, Angular, MVC Framework and SQL.

Knowledge of any of the following would be advantageous: TFS, OAuth and Identity Server, Net Forms, WCF, Cordova, AngularJS, Windows Forms, Android and iOS mobile Development, AngularJS, Jasmine, Windows Services, Selenium or another testing framework.

Functional and Behavioural Competencies

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking, Collaboration & Teamwork, Communication Skills, Adaptability & Flexibility, Accountability & Ownership, Software Architecture & Design, Coding Proficiency, DevOps & CI / CD, System Integration & API Development, Security & Performance Optimization.

Interested?