Senior Software Developer

Performit Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Software Developer based in Gqeberha, South Africa. This role involves developing solutions, overseeing testing, and leading programming efforts. Candidates should have 5-10 years experience with a strong knowledge of C#, .NET, and modern web technologies. Applicants must possess a National Diploma in information technologies or equivalent, and demonstrate personal qualities such as being a team player and a lifelong learner.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in software development.
• Strong background in software architecture design and development fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions by guiding the development of program specifications.
• Oversee testing efforts and lead programmers.
• Maintain and improve in-house libraries used across all projects.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

SQL

JavaScript

CSS

HTML

ASP.NET

MVC

React

Flutter

Education

National Diploma in information technologies or Equivalent

Job description

Senior Software Developer

Office based

5-10 Years Experience

The purpose of this position is to develop solutions by guiding development of program specifications, overseeing testing efforts and leading programmers. A Senior Developer is responsible for all development related activities within the organisation and the quality of the solutions and code delivered to our client. Below find set out the duties and responsibilities for the Senior Software Developer position which would include any other work the employee is qualified to do and deemed to be a part of.

• Accomplishes programming project requirements by coaching programmers.
• Serve as a senior development resource on assigned projects, developing applications using known & proven best coding practices.
• Meets programming standards by following production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; identifying work process improvements; implementing new technology.
• Maintains, expands & improves in-house libraries used across all projects.
• Continuously works to improve internal coding standards, in line with current development best practices.
• Plans programming projects by confirming program objective and specifications with clients.
• Arranges program specifications by confirming logical sequence and flowcharts, researching and employing established operations.
• Verifies program operation by confirming tests.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks.
• Accomplishes department and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

• Software Architecture Design, Software Development Fundamentals, C#, Software Documentation, Software Testing & Debugging, Software Maintenance, Software Algorithm Design, Software Performance Tuning, Coaching & Mentoring of Developers.

Required experience / qualifications

Requirements: National Diploma in information technologies or Equivalent.

Experience with the following technologies

• C#
• .NET Core
• SQL
• Java Script
• CSS
• HTML
• ASP.NET
• MVC
• React
• Flutter

Required personal qualities

To be a match for this role, you will demonstrate the following personal characteristics.

1. Team player: You will be someone who takes pride in team achievements and will be a joy to work with
2. Agile and adaptable: You see change as something positive, an opportunity to grow. You thrive in dynamic environments.
3. Positive thinker: You naturally see the glass half full and focus on the bright side of things.
4. Impact-driven: You genuinely care about the world. You are not driven by money, fame, comfort, or other self-interests, but by a burning desire to contribute and make an impact.
5. Driven and pro‑active: You love action and enjoy a high pace. You naturally assume responsibility and cannot just sit back. You do not give up until you have achieved the goals.
6. Curious and a lifelong learner: You’re naturally a curious person. You strive to always be better than yesterday. You seek feedback.