Software Developer Client Tech

Investec; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Sandton seeks an experienced Software Engineer to lead technical discussions and software solutions development. The ideal candidate has extensive leadership experience in software development, particularly in Agile environments. You will mentor developers and be responsible for architectural decisions within a collaborative tech culture. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is essential, along with 7+ years in software engineering.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Proven experience in leading software development initiatives.
• Strong experience with architecture and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering solutions with business goals.
• Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Agile methodologies

Software architecture principles

C#

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or related field

Post graduate qualification

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Git

SQL Server

Job description

Description

As a Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software solutions. You will lead technical discussions, mentor other developers, and contribute to architectural decisions. You'll work cross-functionally to drive engineering excellence, advocate for best practices, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership — Lead the design and development of complex software solutions.
• Review and provide guidance on system designs, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Drive best practices in coding, testing, deployment, and operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align engineering solutions with business goals.
• Mentorship & Coaching — Manage and maintain documentation related to the day-to-day operations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Mentor and support developers.
• Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Foster a learning environment by sharing knowledge and encouraging growth.
• Lead by example through active participation in development and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7 and higher) in Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related technical discipline
• Post graduate qualification will be an advantage

Experience and Skills

• 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Proven experience in leading software development initiatives.
• Strong background in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Proven experience with software architecture principles and the ability to apply them to design scalable and maintainable systems
• Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope
• Experience in unit testing and code quality tools such as SonarQube
• Experience in conducting effective research as well as the ability to analyse, troubleshoot and modify highly complex software systems independently
• Expertise in (Languages / Frameworks : C#, JavaScript, modern JS frameworks (Angular, React))
• Cloud Platforms : Azure, IAC
• Databases : SQL Server, Oracle, Cloud Storage
• DevOps Tools : Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Azure DevOps
• Strong experience with architecture and design patterns.
• Deep understanding of Object-Oriented programming principles and software architecture.
• Familiarity with security, performance tuning, and scalability best practices.
• Excellent communication, motivational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail

Investec Culture

At Investec we look for intelligent, energetic people filled with passion, integrity and curiosity. We value individuals who in turn value our culture that is, a flexible attitude comfortable to live with ambiguity and willing to challenge the status quo. Diversity, talent and leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business. People who can manage themselves and build strong relationships in order to get things done, will perform in out of the ordinary ways in our environment.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally.