Software Engineer II (Full Stack)

Achievement Awards Group (Pty) Ltd.; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in software development seeks a skilled developer responsible for product strategy alignment, enterprise architecture, and maintaining software components. The role requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams, with opportunities to mentor less experienced team members. Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in emerging technologies and solid knowledge of software development processes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulatory, risk, and compliance environment.
• Proficiency in software development, collaboration, and testing tools.
• Ability to mentor and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture and solutions.
• Assist in task allocation and mentoring junior developers.
• Ensure projects meet quality targets and deadlines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong written presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

GitLab

Slack

Selenium

Postman

Job description

This position will be accountable for :

• Understanding the product goals and related strategy, and communicating with stakeholders (including clients) to clarify and define requirements.
• Researching, designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise and business architecture.
• Developing and/or selecting critical components of the overall solution.
• Specifying and designing medium to large and/or moderately complex to complex systems.
• Designing, coding, testing, correcting, and documenting new and amended software components from agreed specifications and subsequent iterations, using agreed standards and tools.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the effective allocation of tasks to team members, including coaching and mentoring less experienced developers and/or graduates.
• Participating in the review of own work and that of others.
• Analyzing business processes to identify potential alternative and new approaches, including automation, cost assessment, benefits, and change impacts.
• Assisting with the definition and management of business goals and the scoping of medium to large or relatively complex changes.
• Thoroughly documenting and supporting software components that are deployed, and participating and/or leading in all facets of the software lifecycle.
• Acting as a point of contact for technical issues, creating documentation, and monitoring service levels.
• Ensuring that solution development projects or programs are delivered on time, within budget, meet quality targets, and align with standards, methods, and procedures.

Knowledge, skills, and attributes :

• Knowledge of the regulatory, risk, and compliance environment and requirements, e.g., privacy policies.
• Strong written presentation skills, both technical and verbal, with the ability to structure and articulate complex information to different audiences at all levels.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work across different levels in the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Developing subject matter expertise and able to mentor and coach less experienced team members.
• Proficiency in related software development, collaboration, and testing tools (e.g., GitLab, Slack, Selenium, Chaos Monkey, Postman).
• Understanding and alignment with standard methodologies regarding object-oriented design, coding standards, DevSecOps, RESTful service development and integration, common design patterns, secure application development, test coverage, containerization, and code reviews.
• Active interest in new technology and emerging engineering practices.
• A comprehensive understanding of the software development process, including analysis, design, coding, system and user testing, problem resolution, and planning.