Senior Software Developer

DXC Technology Inc.; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking experienced Software Developers to lead design, development, and maintenance of complex software applications. Candidates must possess strong technical expertise, leadership qualities, and a high level of proficiency in programming languages. This role includes mentorship responsibilities and collaboration across teams to optimize application performance. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered, including medical insurance and opportunities for continuous development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Pension contribution schemes

Free training from upskilling library

Qualifications

• 6 or more years practical experience as a software developer.
• Eligibility for UK government security clearance.
• Willingness to travel to client locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers to design, develop, and maintain software solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
• Ensure the code is clean, efficient, and well documented.

Skills

Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Java, C#)

Experience leading development teams

Cloud-based solutions design

Agile methodologies awareness

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability to new technologies

Education

BSc degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Job Description

Due to the customer requirements successful applicants must be eligible for high level UK Security clearance. Some travel to DXC & Customer sites may be required.

Role Summary

As part of our overall investment and growth strategy in the UK we are hiring experienced Software developers to join our team.

• You’ll lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex software applications.
• The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership qualities, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client business objectives.
• You’ll have a vision for the delivery of digital services and communicate this to developers and non-developers alike.
• Over time you’ll have the opportunity to work on a range of assignments across a broad portfolio of clients from many sectors e.g., Public Sector, Health, Finance, Energy, Transport, Retail, and Manufacturing.
• You’ll thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively with business units and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers to design, develop and maintain software solutions.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders e.g. architects, product owners, test managers etc throughout the development lifecycle.
• Ensure that the code produced is clean, efficient, meets good security principles and is well documented following best practices. Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Take a lead role in the estimation of work to be performed by the development team.
• Problem solving - Analyze complex technical issues and implement robust solutions. Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.
• Contribute to improving development processes and tools.

Essential Skills/Qualifications

• 6 or more years practical experience as a software developer.
• Experience leading development teams to deliver user-focused services.
• A high level of proficiency in a number of programming languages (e.g. JavaScript, Java, C#) and their associated frameworks.
• Experience in designing cloud-based solutions (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies.
• Awareness of emerging security issues and how to best develop applications.
• Understanding of agile environments, continual delivery techniques and dev‑ops cultures.
• BSc degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Eligibility for UK government security clearance.
• A willingness to travel to client locations.

Desirable Skills/Qualifications

• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL).

DXC Technology helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid cloud environments. With decades of driving innovation, the world’s largest companies trust DXC to deploy the enterprise technology solutions to deliver new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experiences. Learn more about the DXC story and our focus on people, customers, and operational execution at www.dxc.technology.

DXC as an Employer

As an award‑winning, industry‑leading, technology firm we offer some of the best experiences for our employees and clients. We offer very competitive salaries coupled with an exciting benefits package including private medical insurance, gym membership discounts, pension contribution schemes and much more! We believe in nurturing an environment of continuous growth and development, with free training from our expansive upskilling library available to all our employees at any time.

We encourage applications from those who may require flexibility in their working life for whatever reason, and/or those who are returning to the workplace. We’re committed to providing this flexibility on a long‑term basis.

DXC Technology is committed to the development of a fully inclusive and sustainable workforce. All applications for employment are assessed purely on merit, against the capabilities and competencies required for the role. DXC Technology does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, race, faith, or sexual orientation. For more information of our Awards and Recognitions: https://dxc.com/us/en/about-us/awards-and-recognition.

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