Senior Software Engineer

Hire Resolve; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Centurion is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer. In this role, you'll lead development teams, execute the full software development lifecycle, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience with C# .NET, Agile methodologies, and a strong background in software design and implementation. This position offers a dynamic environment where innovation thrives and career growth is fostered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software design, development, and maintenance.
• Ability to document technical requirements and specifications.
• Experience with RESTful web services.

Responsibilities

• Lead development teams and contribute to software delivery.
• Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Mentor junior engineers and foster skill development.

Skills

C# .NET

.NET Core

SQL

JavaScript

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in Centurion, GP. A leading-edge South African based Technology and Software company that develops bespoke software solutions. The client follows Agile development methodologies, so their clients experience increased productivity and ensure we deliver significant business value early in the development process. The client is Agile enough to follow other methodologies as well as customizing a hybrid development methodology suited to their clients needs.

The Senior Software Engineer engages directly with management, development teams, customers, and vendors to ensure the successful design, development, and delivery of technology-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead contributing to and directing the efforts of development teams, including internal and external team members.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the existing portfolio of applications and services.
• Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Design, develop, modify, implement, and support software components anywhere in the software stack.
• Determine root cause for the most complex software issues and develop practical, efficient, and permanent technical solutions.
• Remain current on new technologies and available vendor packages; evaluate and make recommendations as necessary.
• Assist in task planning, estimation, scheduling, and staffing.
• Mentor Software Engineers and Developers to allow for skill/knowledge development through advice, coaching, and training opportunities.
• Determine process improvements, best practices, and develop new processes.
• Work in close partnership with cross‑functional teams and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree in Software Engineering.
• 6+ years professional work experience in designing, developing, maintaining, supporting, testing, implementing, and integrating software systems to scale using C# .NET and .NET Core Entity Framework / EF Core, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET, SQL, and Web services (REST).
• Ability to document technical requirements and specifications.
• Ability to learn new languages, research modern technologies, and keep up to date with current practices.
• Ability to provide in-depth evaluation and analysis of unique complex technological issues.
• Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions.
• Deal well with ambiguous/undefined problems; ability to think abstractly.
• Experience serving as technical lead throughout the full software development lifecycle, from conception, architecture definition, detailed design, scoping, planning, implementation, testing to documentation, delivery, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, continuous integration, continuous delivery, testing, and operations.
• Knowledge of common architectural design patterns.
• Understanding and implementation of security and data protection.
• Exposure to being part of an Agile development team and agile software development practices is required.

If you would like to apply for this position, kindly forward your CV to Gaby Turner at [e-mail].