Software Developer (CPT)

Network Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced software developer with 12 years of commercial development experience to design and deliver practical technology solutions that streamline business processes. The role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders across the SDLC to understand requirements, implement enhancements, and support ongoing improvements to critical applications.

You will develop and maintain internal systems and automation solutions, analyze requirements,

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant commercial software development experience.
• A qualification in Software Development, Computer Science, Engineering, IT or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of full-stack software development principles.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of coding standards, version control and software deployment practices.
• Understanding of software testing and test environment preparation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance and maintain internal business systems and automation solutions.
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Scope development requirements and identify potential technical challenges or process improvements.
• Participate in the full SDLC, including development, testing, deployment and ongoing support.
• Develop and maintain test environments to ensure system changes are thoroughly evaluated before deployment.
• Assist with process architecture, system modelling and technical documentation.
• Implement and maintain coding standards, version control and deployment methodologies.
• Collaborate with end users and stakeholders to gather requirements, obtain feedback and ensure successful system rollouts.
• Monitor system stability and user experience following implementation.

Skills

Full-stack development

SDLC knowledge

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Software Development degree

Tools

NET development

SQL Server

Business Intelligence

Windows Services

Job description

This role is ideally suited to a motivated developer with 12 years of commercial development experience who is passionate about software development, business automation and building practical technology solutions that improve business processes.

You will be involved throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), working closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements, develop solutions, implement system enhancements and support ongoing improvements to business-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance and maintain internal business systems and automation solutions.
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions.
• Scope development requirements and identify potential technical challenges or process improvements.
• Participate in the full SDLC, including development, testing, deployment and ongoing support.
• Develop and maintain test environments to ensure system changes are thoroughly evaluated before deployment.
• Assist with process architecture, system modelling and technical documentation.
• Implement and maintain coding standards, version control and deployment methodologies.
• Collaborate with end users and stakeholders to gather requirements, obtain feedback and ensure successful system rollouts.
• Monitor system stability and user experience following implementation.

Technical Requirements

• 12 years of relevant commercial software development experience.
• A qualification in Software Development, Computer Science, Engineering, IT or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of full-stack software development principles.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of coding standards, version control and software deployment practices.
• Understanding of software testing and test environment preparation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Advantageous Experience

• .NET development experience.
• Exposure to .NET Remoting, Client-Server architecture and Windows Services.
• Microsoft Analysis Services and Business Intelligence exposure.
• Experience working with business automation systems.
• Exposure to financial services, invoicing, claims or insurance environments.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline.

Ideal Candidate

You are a reliable, detail-oriented and solutions-driven developer who enjoys understanding how businesses operate and using technology to improve processes. You have a willingness to learn, the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and the enthusiasm to grow your technical capabilities within a supportive development environment.