Systems Developer

Ematech; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Ematech is seeking a skilled Systems Developer to design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade software for clients across private, public and non-profit sectors. You will work across the full development lifecycle — from requirements analysis to deployment and post-implementation support.

You will design robust applications, build RESTful APIs, and collaborate with project managers while adhering to best practices in code quality, testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree at NQF Level 7 or higher (BSc Computer Science, BEng, BCom IT or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years of professional software development experience
• Accreditation with IITPSA or equivalent SA IT board is a strong added advantage
• Portfolio of completed projects or GitHub profile preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable enterprise applications and internal business systems
• Analyse client requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architecture
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and system integrations
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing and code reviews
• Maintain technical documentation and system manuals
• Provide second-line support for deployed systems and resolve production issues
• Collaborate with project managers and clients during requirements and delivery phases
• Participate in agile sprint planning and retrospectives

Skills

PHP

Python

.NET

SQL databases

REST API design

Git & CI/CD

MVC & microservices

Linux servers

Education

BSc Computer Science / BEng / BCom IT

2+ years software development experience

IITPSA accreditation

Job description

Role Overview We are looking for a skilled Systems Developer to design, build and maintain enterprise-grade software systems for clients across private, public and non-profit sectors. You will work across the full development lifecycle — from requirements analysis to deployment and post-implementation support.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

• Design and develop robust, scalable enterprise applications and internal business systems
• Analyse client requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architecture
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and system integrations
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing and code reviews
• Maintain technical documentation and system manuals
• Provide second-line support for deployed systems and resolve production issues
• Collaborate with project managers and clients during requirements and delivery phases
• Participate in agile sprint planning and retrospectives

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in PHP, Python or .NET (one or more)
• Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL or MSSQL
• Familiarity with REST API design and JSON/XML integration
• Knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of software architecture patterns (MVC, microservices)
• Experience with Linux server environments is advantageous

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant degree at NQF Level 7 or higher (BSc Computer Science, BEng, BCom IT or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years of professional software development experience
• Accreditation with IITPSA or equivalent SA IT board is a strong added advantage
• Portfolio of completed projects or GitHub profile preferred

Personal Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks under deadline pressure
• High attention to detail and commitment to code quality
• Self-motivated with strong ownership of deliverables

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