Senior Software Developer (Oracle) (Ch1156)

Capitalh; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A client in the Payments and Lending industry is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer. You will design and develop software solutions while mentoring junior developers and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of software development experience and is proficient in related technologies such as Oracle PL/SQL and HTML5. This role is based in South Africa.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Solid RDBMS experience (Oracle, Postgres).
• Exposure to Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Implement high-quality software solutions for business needs.
• Mentor and guide junior developers.
• Document technical requirements for knowledge sharing.

Skills

Oracle Forms

Oracle PL/SQL

HTML5

Angular

JavaScript

PHP

Database development

Azure DevOps

AWS Web Services

Education

3-year tertiary qualification in IT

Tools

Git

SOAP

RESTful APIs

Message Queues

XML

WCF

JSON

Job description

Overview

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, is 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.

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.

Competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative, proactive, and passionate about technology and innovation.
• Commitment to continuous learning and self-development.

Requirements

• 3-year tertiary qualification in IT.
• 5+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Strong skills in: Oracle Forms, Oracle PL/SQL, XML, SOAP, WCF, RESTful APIs, HTML5, Angular, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, PHP, Database development, Message Queues, Azure DevOps, GIT, AWS Web Services.
• Solid RDBMS experience (Oracle, Postgres; advantageous: MS SQL Server, MySQL).
• Exposure to Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and DevOps.
• FinTech experience (advantageous).

General

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful. In keeping with our client’s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered. Please include your current salary and salary expectations.