Software Developer

DXC Technology Inc.; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm based in South Africa is looking for a passionate Software Developer to join their team. The successful candidate will design and implement innovative solutions and provide technical leadership across various projects. A minimum of 5 years' experience in programming and familiarity with modern methodologies such as Agile is required. This role offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, fostering an environment of continuous growth and development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Pension contribution schemes

Free training from upskilling library

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement innovative solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams.
• Participate in cross‑functional initiatives.

Skills

Bash

Python

Ruby

Perl

C

C++

Java

PowerShell

Web security principles

RDBMS databases

AWS

Azure

Configuration Management tools

Testing tools

Integrated Development Environment

Team Player

Job description

Job Description:

Due to customer requirements successful applicants must be eligible for high level UK Security clearance. Some travel to DXC & Customer sites may be required.

Software Developer

We are looking for a passionate, motivated, experienced, innovative individual who wants to be part of our vision in helping clients transform their business.

Description

• Supports teams to Design, develop, and implement innovative solutions to complex business and technology problems.
• Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert.
• Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods, working on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
• Exercises significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.
• Provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross‑functional initiatives.
• May provide mentoring and guidance to other team members.
• Frequently represents the organization to Account Teams.
• Keeps up to date with the latest industry trends, models and standards.

Experience

• Participates as a member of and provides technical leadership to development teams.
• Has wide development exposure to multiple front and back end languages and technologies.
• Participates in cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrates technical leadership and exerts influence outside of immediate team.
• May provide mentoring and guidance to developers.
• Applies in‑depth or broad technical knowledge to provide maintenance solutions across one or more technology areas.
• Develops innovative team solutions to complex problems.
• Supports design solutions for others.
• Participates in code reviews.
• Designs, prepares and executes unit tests.
• Independently implements end‑user or enterprise solutions of significant complexity.
• Integrates technical expertise and business understanding to create superior solutions for clients.
• Flexible and willing to accept a change in priorities as necessary.
• Has attention to detail with a pragmatic and enthusiastic attitude to work.
• Experience with microservice design (desirable).
• Can work effectively in a globally dispersed team and with clients and vendors.
• Provides time/resource estimates for assigned projects.

Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of modern programming languages such as Bash, Python, Ruby, Perl, C, C++, Java, and PowerShell.
• Familiar with web security principles, such as OSI Levels 5, 6 and 7.
• Awareness of RDBMS databases such as SQL Server and Oracle.
• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, bare‑metal and virtual hosting (desirable).
• Knowledge of full release project life cycles including Agile.
• Knowledge of modern software design and development methodologies & frameworks (e.g. Agile/Scrum).
• Awareness of Configuration Management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, TFS or equivalent using CI/CD pipelines.
• Awareness of testing tools and unit test and integration test scripting, such as TDD.
• Awareness of using an Integrated Development Environment (e.g. Visual Studio) and development of tool add‑ins.
• Good verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Good Team Player.
• Demonstrates technical leadership skills.

DXC Technology helps global companies run their mission‑critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid cloud environments. With decades of driving innovation, the world’s largest companies trust DXC to deploy enterprise technology solutions to deliver new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experiences. Learn more about the DXC story and our focus on people, customers, and operational execution at www.dxc.technology.

DXC as an Employer

As an award‑winning, industry‑leading technology firm we offer competitive salaries and an exciting benefits package including private medical insurance, gym membership discounts, pension contribution schemes and more. We believe in nurturing an environment of continuous growth and development, with free training from our expansive upskilling library available to all employees at any time.

We encourage applications from those who may require flexibility in their working life for whatever reason, and/or those who are returning to the workplace. We’re committed to providing this flexibility on a long‑term basis.

DXC Technology is committed to developing a fully inclusive and sustainable workforce. All applications for employment are assessed purely on merit, against the capabilities and competencies required for the role. DXC Technology does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, race, faith, or sexual orientation.

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