Senior Software Developer

About

An exciting new opportunity has just become available in our Insure IT, Engineering & Development area. We are looking to recruit a Senior Software Developer to join our dynamic team and drive the development of innovative solutions aligned with our IT strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Code, test, and troubleshoot programs using appropriate hardware, databases, and programming technologies according to prescribed tools, specifications, and coding standards.
• Maintain, modify, and enhance software solutions; develop detailed programming logic and approved coding changes.
• Develop and test software applications and enhancements (unit testing and SIT), collaborating with testing teams (UAT) to define test cases and obtain sign‑offs.
• Analyse application performance and implement corrective actions after stakeholder consultation and approval.
• Follow development and release management procedures, including documentation, CAB presentations, and coordination with operations.
• Confer with stakeholders to understand required changes or modifications of existing applications.
• Write and maintain software solution documentation, including design, deployment, testing, release management, and support artefacts.
• Maintain timesheets, tasks, and other project management inputs; work with PMs on feasibility, estimation, and risk management.
• Independently complete units of work from analysis to delivery within team methodology and constraints.
• Foster a Development and Operations culture by working closely with operations teams.
• Supervise, mentor, and support the software development team.
• Provide maintenance and enhancement support of existing systems.

Mandatory Required Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in software development.
• Experience transforming business processes into automated solutions using workflow and SOA.
• Expertise in integration frameworks, web frameworks (Angular beneficial), and modern programming languages and technologies:
  • C# 6/7, SQL, OO Principles, SOLID, MVC, TDD, JavaScript
  • .Net/Core, WCF, RESTful WebAPI, HTML, Knockout.js, CSS, MS SQL Server
  • Git, XML, BPMN, Agile (Scrum/Kanban), Clean Code practices
• Strong understanding of design patterns, unit testing, and application lifecycle management tools (e.g., Atlassian).

Educational Requirements

• Matric
• BSc in Software Engineering