Senior Software Engineer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Upington workspace

Professional growth opportunities

Conference attendance

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington seeks an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy high-quality software powering critical operations. You will oversee the full lifecycle, from requirements gathering to testing, and mentor junior developers while shaping technical direction.

The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a passion for technology and a track record in delivering scalable solutions in a growing renewable-energy tech landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, C#, Python, or Go.
• Experience with database technologies (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks.
• Solid understanding of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Familiarity with Agile development and Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable software applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliver solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented, thoroughly tested code.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers and junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and production issues.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making to improve system design.

Skills

Java

C#

Python

Go

SQL

ORM

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a technology leader in the renewable energy sector, is seeking an accomplished Senior Software Engineer to join their dedicated team in Upington . This role is essential for designing, developing, and deploying high-quality software solutions that power critical business operations. You will play a key part in the entire software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering and design to implementation and testing. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a passion for technology and a desire to contribute to impactful projects within a growing industry in the Northern Cape . You will have opportunities to mentor junior engineers and influence technical direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable, and maintainable software applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, QA engineers, and other developers, to define project requirements and deliver solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and production issues.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making processes to improve system design and performance in Upington .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or Go.
• Experience with database technologies (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and object-relational mapping (ORM) frameworks.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• On-site work environment fostering strong team collaboration and integration in Upington .
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and attending industry conferences.
• Contribute to cutting-edge projects in the sustainable energy sector.
• A supportive and team-oriented company culture in the heart of the Northern Cape .