Software Developer

Boxer Superstores; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Durban is seeking a highly skilled Software Developer to join its IT team for a fixed-term contract of 3-6 months, with potential for permanency. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in multiple programming languages and experience in software development to design, test, and deploy user-friendly solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ software development experience in modern technologies.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Experience with APIs, microservices, and RESTful web services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications.
• Maintain and enhance existing systems for performance.
• Participate in Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions.

Skills

Proficiency in Java

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in SQL

Proficiency in C#

Proficiency in HTML

Experience with CSS

Experience with JavaScript

Knowledge of relational databases

Familiarity with SDLC

Proficiency with Git

Education

Degree or Diploma in Computer Science

Tools

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MS SQL Server

Job description

Overview

Boxer is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Software Developers to join our growing IT team at Head Office for a fixed term contract (3-6 months, with potential to go permanent). This role is ideal for a dynamic individual with strong technical expertise across multiple programming languages, an eye for detail, and the drive to deliver innovative, efficient, and user-friendly software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications in line with project requirements.
• Maintain and enhance existing systems to ensure performance, scalability, and security.
• Participate in Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions to align technical and functional requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Perform unit and integration testing, ensuring compliance with QA standards.
• Document technical processes, development work, and testing results for future reference.
• Provide third-level technical support, resolving issues and implementing system changes.
• Collaborate with IT, Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams to analyze requirements and deliver solutions.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and apply them where relevant.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in development.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Technical Skills (must have):
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, SQL, C#, and HTML.
  • Experience with CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, or Vue).
  • Knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server).
  • Familiarity with the software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
  • Proficiency with version control systems such as Git.
• Preferred Skills (advantageous):
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
  • Experience with APIs, microservices, and RESTful web services.
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ software development experience in modern technologies.