Senior Software Engineer I

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to enhance software delivery processes. The successful candidate will possess at least 4 years of software engineering experience and a BS in Engineering or Computer Science. Responsibilities include interfacing with technical teams, coding best practices, and implementing continuous integration. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to mentor junior developers.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) required.
• 4 years of Software Engineering experience required.
• Ability to interface with other technical personnel or team members.

Responsibilities

• Interface with technical personnel to finalize requirements.
• Write detailed specifications for complex system components.
• Complete complex bug fixes.
• Implement and guide continuous integration and delivery practices.
• Resolve complex intermediate technical issues.

Skills

Software Engineering experience

Continuous Software delivery

Intermediate knowledge of software development methodologies

Data manipulation language

Normalized/dimensional data modelling principles

Proficient research skills

Test-driven development

Good oral and written communication skills

Education

BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience

Job description

About the job Senior Software Engineer I

• Matric (Grade 12)
• 4 years of Software Engineering experience
• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of continuous Software delivery
• Intermediate knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Intermediate proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques
• Intermediate understanding of normalized/dimensional data modelling principles
• Intermediate knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems
• Proficient research skills Developing knowledge in Industry best practices in development
• Knowledge in using and developing in applicable toolsets
• Ability to interface competently with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements
• Ability to work well with internal and external technology resources
• Knowledge of test-driven development
• Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components
• Ability to complete complex bug fixes
• Good oral and written communications skills

Responsibilities:

• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.
• Complete complex bug fixes.
• Implements and guides other to continuous integration, delivery, and deployment software delivery practices.
• Identifies operational requirements for logging, instrumentation and alerting and works with Senior II to ensure operational requirements are met
• Proficient in implementing continuous integration, delivery, and deployment software delivery practices.
• Aware of operational requirements and implementation for logging, instrumentation, and alerting Work closely with other development team members to understand product complex requirements and translate them into software designs.
• Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices and code reviews.
• Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Resolve complex intermediate technical issues as necessary.
• Pair Programming with squad members to support the learning and development of others
• Develop skills to Mentor less senior software developers on development methodologies and optimization techniques.