Software Engineer III

ShopriteX

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ShopriteX in Cape Town is seeking a senior Software Engineer III to design, develop, and support enterprise applications. You will lead architecture decisions, implement scalable solutions, and mentor junior engineers within an Agile/DevOps environment.

You will collaborate with architects, analysts, testers, and business stakeholders to deliver robust software, maintain production systems, and drive continuous improvement across the SDLC.

Qualifications

5+ years' experience in software development.
Experience delivering complex enterprise applications.
Experience supporting production systems and troubleshooting critical incidents.
Experience working within Agile and DevOps environments.
Experience with enterprise integrations and release management.
Retail industry exposure advantageous.

Responsibilities

Lead the analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation of enterprise software solutions.
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and system architectures.
Develop clean, maintainable, and secure code using modern development practices.
Produce technical specifications, UML diagrams, and system documentation.
Drive adherence to engineering standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes.
Collaborate with Architects, Analysts, Designers, Testers, and business stakeholders throughout the SDLC.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex production issues and system defects.
Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative improvements.
Support and enhance existing applications, integrations, and databases.
Participate in after-hours support, deployments, and release activities when required.
Design, develop, and support integration solutions using REST APIs and SOAP services.
Perform and oversee unit, integration, performance, and automated testing.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, release management, and deployment processes.
Manage source control, code reviews, and development governance.
Act as a technical lead on large and complex initiatives.
Mentor and support Software Engineers I and II.
Lead code reviews and drive engineering best practices.
Contribute to Communities of Practice and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

.NET Framework / .NET Core

ASP.NET MVC

ASP.NET Core

Web API

Entity Framework

WinForms

WPF

WCF

SOLID / OOP

Unit Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Software Engineering

Agile Foundation Training

OWASP Top 10 security training

Certifications in software development/IT

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

CI/CD Pipelines

Visual Studio 2019/2022

Visual Studio Code

Postman

SoapUI

PowerShell

Batch Scripting

Jira

Control-M

BigFix

Job description

Role Purpose

The Software Engineer III is a senior technical specialist responsible for the design, development, support, integration, and continuous improvement of complex enterprise applications and systems. The role combines software engineering, systems analysis, production support, integrations, and DevOps responsibilities, requiring a hands‑on professional who can independently deliver scalable solutions while ensuring system stability and performance. Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving capabilities are critical, as the role includes support of business‑critical production environments.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Development

Lead the analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation of enterprise software solutions.
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and system architectures.
Develop clean, maintainable, and secure code using modern development practices.
Produce technical specifications, UML diagrams, and system documentation.
Drive adherence to engineering standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes.
Collaborate with Architects, Analysts, Designers, Testers, and business stakeholders throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Production Support & Maintenance

Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex production issues and system defects.
Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative improvements.
Support and enhance existing applications, integrations, and databases.
Participate in after‑hours support, deployments, and release activities when required.

Integration, Testing & DevOps

Design, develop, and support integration solutions using REST APIs and SOAP services.
Perform and oversee unit, integration, performance, and automated testing.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, release management, and deployment processes.
Manage source control, code reviews, and development governance.

Technical Leadership

Act as a technical lead on large and complex initiatives.
Mentor and support Software Engineers I and II.
Lead code reviews and drive engineering best practices.
Contribute to Communities of Practice and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Qualifications

Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Agile Foundation Training.
Security training, including OWASP Top 10.
Relevant software development, design, or technical certifications.

Essential Experience

5+ years' experience in software development.
Experience delivering complex enterprise applications.
Experience supporting production systems and troubleshooting critical incidents.
Experience working within Agile and DevOps environments.
Experience with enterprise integrations and release management.
Retail industry exposure advantageous.

Key Competencies

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving ability.
Technical leadership and mentoring capability.
Ability to work independently and take ownership.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Results‑driven with a strong focus on quality and delivery.
Collaborative team player who works effectively across business and technical teams.
Adaptable and resilient in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments.
Passion for technology, continuous improvement, and innovation.
Willingness to participate in production support and after‑hours deployment activities when required.

Technical Skills:

Software Development