Software Developer

BSG; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Johannesburg is seeking experienced software developers skilled in C#, Java, Cloud, and Data Engineering. The role requires designing and coding solutions, collaborating with clients, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate has 4-8 years of experience in software engineering, a tertiary degree, and strong problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team focused on engineering excellence and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years software engineering experience within a consulting context.
• 4-8 years specialist software development experience or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and code software solutions for clients.
• Collaborate with multi-skilled delivery teams for optimal results.
• Mentor team members for project success.

Skills

C#

Java

Cloud computing

Data Engineering

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Coding standards

Critical thinking

Communication

Time management

Education

Tertiary degree with honours

Job description

Overview

We are looking for experienced software developers in C#, Java, Cloud and Data Engineering domains. Are you a passionate technologist with interest in technical specialisation or team and people leadership? Do you value engineering excellence using cutting edge technologies? Do you want to grow your career through progressive projects at our clients, across all major industry segments? Are you an innovator who values a company with an employee value proposition at its heart? Then BSG is 100% the place for you. Join us!

Note: We give full consideration to every applicant's fit to this role, so if you decide to apply and you do not hear from BSG within a maximum of four weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

Main Purpose of the Role

To design, architect and code software solutions that solve our client’s problems end-to-end. To collaborate with our clients and BSG multi skilled delivery teams, consisting of analysts, designers, product owners, architects, delivery managers and data scientists for optimal results.

Minimum Qualifications

• A tertiary degree with honours that provided you an opportunity to grow your problem-solving skills within a technology context. e.g. BBusSci, BCom (IS), BSc Eng., BEng or BSc.
• Candidates with alternative qualifications and deep experience will also be considered

Experience

• 4-8 years software engineering experience within a consulting context
• 4-8 years specialist software development experience AND/OR 4 plus years team and people leadership experience

Job Objectives

• Understand and apply technologies and patterns appropriately to software solutions
• Critical thinking as applied to the client problem and solution domains
• Design, architect and code solutions to meet business needs in the short, medium and longer term
• Elevate client environments through superior engineering ability
• Application of best coding, automation, testing and quality practices such that reliable, durable and performant solutions are produced
• Build real and meaningful relationships with client technology leaders
• Work with our clients to create innovative solutions to business problems
• Persuade and influence other team members to make good decisions
• Deliver on the end-to-end software solution such that value can be realised at the client
• Hold the BSG technology brand high by role modelling behaviors in the broader team
• Mentor team members such that they contribute optimally to the overall project outcome

Skills and Attributes

• Proven technical skills
• Positive attitude
• Strong communication ability
• Effective time and task management
• Ability to learn new technologies and skills quickly
• Broad and deep technical experience
• Works well in diverse, multiskilled teams
• Strong focus on client, customer and user
• Values the importance of good design and engineering
• Big picture thinking as applied to solutions developed
• Clear and precise technical leadership and direction