Senior Software Developer

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a senior software developer to design and maintain web applications using a modern React/TypeScript stack. You will build dashboards, KPI boards, and operational tools, while integrating with APIs and PostgreSQL databases.

You will ensure security, responsiveness, and reliability, and participate in automated testing and code reviews. You will deploy across DEV, TEST, and Production environments, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IS, engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Node.js, SQL, PostgreSQL, Git/GitHub, REST APIs and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, HTML, and CSS.
• Build dashboards, reports, maps, KPI boards, and operational tools for the business.
• Integrate applications with APIs and PostgreSQL databases.
• Ensure applications are secure, responsive, reliable and aligned with business requirements.
• Write automated tests and participate in code reviews.
• Deploy and support applications through DEV, TEST, and Production environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to development best practices.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Node.js

SQL

PostgreSQL

Git/GitHub

REST APIs

Automated testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Firebase Hosting and Authentication

Cloud Run

Next.js

Vue

Angular

C#

Java

Go

Rust

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, HTML, and CSS.
• Build dashboards, reports, maps, KPI boards, and operational tools used across the business.
• Integrate applications with APIs and PostgreSQL databases.
• Ensure applications are secure, responsive, reliable, and aligned with business requirements.
• Write automated tests and participate in code reviews.
• Deploy and support applications through structured DEV, TEST, and Production environments.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate operational requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to development best practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with:
  • React
  • TypeScript & JavaScript
  • HTML & CSS
  • Node.js
  • SQL & PostgreSQL
  • Git/GitHub
  • REST APIs
  • Automated testing and modern development practices
• Experience building and supporting production web applications.

Advantageous Experience

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Firebase Hosting and Authentication
• Cloud Run
• Next.js, Vue, Angular, C#, Java, Go, or Rust
• Telecommunications, ISP, Fibre, Utility, or Operational Systems environments
• Experience mentoring junior developers

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of solutions.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.