Software Developer

About

Our client in Bloemfontein, Free State is looking for a Software Developer to administer server and network infrastructure. You will manage Windows and Linux servers, administer Active Directory and Exchange, monitor system performance and security, implement backup solutions, and ensure high availability of critical systems.

Responsibilities

Collaboration & Agile Delivery

• Work closely with product owners, UX designers, and quality assurance engineers throughout the development lifecycle to ensure features meet acceptance criteria, user experience standards, and non-functional performance and security requirements.
• Document technical architectures, system configurations, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting guides in the team knowledge base, and mentor junior developers through pair programming sessions and lunch-and-learn knowledge-sharing presentations.

System Maintenance & Support

• Manage and monitor network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and VPN gateways, ensuring secure, stable, and high-performance connectivity across all office locations and for remote workers accessing corporate resources.
• Implement and maintain comprehensive data backup and disaster recovery solutions by scheduling regular full and incremental backups, testing restore procedures quarterly, and documenting recovery runbooks with step-by-step instructions for all mission-critical systems.
• Provide second and third-level technical support for complex hardware, software, and network issues escalated from the service desk, diagnosing root causes through systematic troubleshooting and implementing permanent resolutions within agreed service levels.
• Administer and maintain server infrastructure across Windows and Linux environments including operating system installation, routine patch management, performance monitoring, and proactive capacity planning to ensure high availability of critical business systems.

Requirements

• Proficiency in relevant programming languages and technologies such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, or similar.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices, with certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP being advantageous.
• A minimum of three to five years of hands-on experience in the relevant IT discipline with proven successful project delivery.
• A commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• A bachelor's degree or diploma in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical users and stakeholders clearly and patiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Information Technology