Software Engineer, West Lake, WC

We are seeking a Software Engineer for a permanent role based in West Lake, Western Cape.

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent.
• Previous experience supporting APIs using AWS / Lambda / PHP / C# and SQL.
• Relevant certifications: coding bootcamps, MOOCs, etc.
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar position (front end or back-end development / coding).
• Using IT methods and tools, including setup, configuration, maintenance, and support.
• Using established techniques to identify current problems and document business requirements for simple subjects.
• Experience with data management and project management.
• Solid understanding of design principles and database architecture as well as software development lifecycle methodologies.
• Knowledge of national and international IT practices.
• Able to code following published standards and design guidelines.
• Able to learn new technology skills quickly.
• Knowledge of sets of techniques such as JSON, REST, SCRUM, UML, etc.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.
• Qualified equity candidates will be given preference.

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Support and enhance APIs, utilizing AWS SAM/Lambda, PHP, C#, and SQL while effectively communicating with clients.
• Gathering and analyzing user and business requirements.
• Writing code optimized for mobile and developing databases and services for functionality.
• Co-designing, building, testing, and implementing software solutions.
• Writing clean, functional code on the front and back end.
• Testing and fixing bugs and designing tools for systems.
• Delivering technical visualization of proposed application architecture.
• Designing, coding, and testing programs and scripts.
• Conducting releases to test and post-release reviews.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation.
• Investigating, analyzing, and documenting reported defects.
• Transcribing data.

Salary: Market related.

To apply, email detailed CV and all supporting documentation to bronwyn@sheldon.co.za.

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.