Senior Software Developer : e-Core

Pepkor Payments & Lending; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join their dynamic Technology team. This role is essential in designing, developing, and supporting software solutions that drive business strategies. The ideal candidate should excel in troubleshooting, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating across teams to improve software performance. This position offers the opportunity to lead technical design sessions and contribute to innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Implement high-quality software solutions that meet business needs.
• Improve existing systems and optimise code for innovation and performance.
• Troubleshoot and debug large codebases, ensuring root causes are addressed effectively.
• Mentor and guide junior developers.
• Facilitate technical design sessions and ensure best practices are followed.
• Provide technical input into test plans and drive unit testing accuracy and automation.
• Partner with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and IT Operations.
• Document technical requirements and processes for knowledge sharing.
• Participate actively in agile ceremonies and cross-functional team discussions.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement innovative solutions.
• Contribute as a subject matter expert in technology forums.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Software Developer to join our dynamic Technology team. This role is a critical part of our software delivery function, where you will design, develop, maintain, and support innovative software solutions that drive our business strategies and priorities. You will be at the forefront of solving complex challenges, improving system performance, and mentoring fellow developers while collaborating with multiple stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development :

• Implement high-quality software solutions that meet business needs
• Improve existing systems and optimise code for innovation and performance
• Troubleshoot and debug large codebases, ensuring root causes are addressed effectively

Technical Leadership :

• Mentor and guide junior developers
• Facilitate technical design sessions and ensure best practices are followed
• Provide technical input into test plans and drive unit testing accuracy and automation

Collaboration & Documentation :

• Partner with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and IT Operations
• Document technical requirements and processes for knowledge sharing
• Participate actively in agile ceremonies and cross-functional team discussions

Innovation :

• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement innovative solutions
• Contribute as a subject matter expert in technology forums