Senior Software Engineer

redPanda Software; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer based in Cape Town. This role focuses on back-end development utilizing C# and front-end work with React. The successful candidate will lead in developing, testing, and maintaining software applications while ensuring quality standards through code review and testing practices. With a minimum of 7 years' experience, candidates with a relevant IT degree and retail experience will be favored. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with 2 office days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years' relevant experience required.
• Experience in the retail industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Back-end coding and compiling with code standards.
• Conducting accurate estimations and tracking delivery.
• Performing code reviews, debugging, and test-driven development.

Skills

C#

React

Web Technology

Containerization

Solution Design

API Design

Database Management

JSON

XML

CI/CD

Testing Framework

Education

IT Diploma/Degree

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Cape Town (Mowbray)

Hybrid work: 2 days in Office per week

Purpose of the Job: The purpose of this Senior Fullstack Software Engineer role is to develop, test and maintain software applications. The role particularly focuses on back-end (C#) programming along with front-end programming using REACT.

Responsibilities

• Back-end coding
• Compiling with code standards (OOP)
• Conducting accurate estimations
• Working with estimation tolerance
• Tracking and logging accurately in line with delivery
• Flag and raise delivery blockers
• Code reviews
• Debugging
• Test driven software development

Core Skills / Competencies

Mandatory technical skills required to do the job:

• Main Programming Languages (C# & React)
• Web Technology
• Containerization advantageous
• Experience with overall solution design and documentation
• Experience with designing, building and integrating APIs
• Experience with designing and building databases (mysql, Postgres, SQL server)
• Experience with JSON and XML
• CI/CD
• Testing Framework (Unit and Integration Testing)

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 7 to 10 years' relevant experience
• An IT Diploma/Degree is advantageous
• Retail industry experience is advantageous