Software Developer – AI & Automation

Network Finance; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Developer to build and integrate AI-enabled software solutions across the full SDLC. You will translate business needs into scalable technical solutions, mentor junior developers, and drive automation and integrations within high-availability environments.

The role emphasizes AI, cloud platforms (Azure), microservices architecture, and modern development practices, offering opportunities to improve security, performance, and user experience.

Qualifications

• Strong software development and programming capability.
• Practical knowledge of AI and its business applications.
• Ability to develop AI-driven solutions with scalable architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, integrate, and support software solutions.
• Work across the full SDLC from requirements to deployment.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain automation and integrations.
• Identify opportunities for AI, automation, and emerging tech to improve processes.
• Integrate AI-enabled functionality into existing systems.
• Collaborate with internal and third-party stakeholders to deliver solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to coding standards, architecture, and deployment methodologies.
• Mentor and support junior developers.
• Continuously improve system functionality, performance, security, and UX.

Skills

AI-driven solutions

Strong problem solving

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Database design

TypeScript web apps

Cloud engineering practices

Software architecture

CI/CD pipelines

Elasticsearch

Azure DevOps

Azure Functions

RabbitMQ / EventBridge

REST APIs

Microservices

Azure

MSSQL / Cosmos DB

Git

Education

Diploma or related field in Software Development/IT/CS

Bachelor’s degree (B.Eng./B.Sc./B.Com or related IT qualification)

AI/ML/Data Science qualifications advantageous

Tools

REST APIs

Azure

Azure Service Bus

RabbitMQ

AWS EventBridge

Azure DevOps

Elasticsearch

Cosmos DB

MSSQL

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

The Role

As a Developer, you will:

• Develop, enhance, integrate, and support business-critical software solutions.
• Work across the full SDLC, from requirements gathering and design through development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, reliable technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain automation systems and integrations.
• Identify opportunities whereAI, automation, and emerging technologiescan improve business processes.
• Develop and integrate AI-enabled functionality into existing systems.
• Work with internal teams and third-party stakeholders to deliver effective technology solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and performance bottlenecks in high-availability environments.
• Contribute to coding standards, system architecture, development frameworks, and deployment methodologies.
• Mentor and support junior developers.
• Continuously improve system functionality, performance, security, and user experience.

Qualifications

• MinimumDiploma or relevant qualificationin Software Development, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A degree such asB.Eng., B.Sc., B.Com, or a related IT/software development qualification would be advantageous.
• Additional qualifications or certifications inArtificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related disciplines would be advantageous.

Experience

• 3–6 years’ relevant software development experience.
• Experience mentoring junior developers.
• Practical experience developing or integratingAI and AI-enabled solutions.
• Strong experience with:
  • C# / .NET
  • REST APIs
  • Microservice architecture
  • Relational and non-relational databases
  • MSSQL and/or Cosmos DB
  • Message brokers such as RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus or AWS EventBridge
  • Cloud platforms, particularly Azure
  • XML and JSON
  • Git/version control
  • Production troubleshooting and debugging
  • Third-party system integrations
  • Performance optimisation
• Experience with Angular or React would be advantageous.
• Experience working inAgile/Scrumenvironments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch, Azure Durable Functions, and Azure DevOps would be advantageous.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong software development and programming capability.
• Practical knowledge ofAI and its business applications.
• The ability to develop and implement AI-driven solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Good understanding of:
  • Database design and principles
  • System engineering and design
  • TypeScript-based responsive web applications
  • Cloud engineering practices
  • Software architecture and modelling
• Experience within finance, invoicing, claims, insurance, or other relevantbusiness environments wouldbe advantageous.”