Job Title: Software Developer
Location: Johannesburg
Contract type: Contract (12-Month Contract)
Hybrid
Our client is seeking a Software Developer to join the team on a 12-month contract. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who is eager to gain hands-on experience in software development while working alongside experienced developers. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and maintain software applications in line with project requirements.
- Assist in debugging and troubleshooting technical issues to enhance system performance.
- Collaborate with senior developers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Write clean, scalable, and efficient code, following best practices and coding standards
- Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards
- Document development processes, code changes, and system functionalities to support future development efforts.
- Design and develop RESTful APIs for system integration.
- Monitor application performance and suggest optimizations to improve efficiency
- Support the deployment of applications in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Implement security best practices to safeguard applications and data.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements where applicable.
- Work with databases (SQL & NoSQL), ensuring data integrity and optimized query performance.
- Participate in Agile development processes, including daily stand-ups and sprint planning.
Experience and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 4+ years of experience in software development.
- Hands-on experience with at least one programming language, such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, or PHP.
- Experience working with front-end and/or back-end technologies such as React, Angular, Node.js, or Django.
- Exposure to database management (SQL or NoSQL) such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure) is an advantage.
- Experience with Git version control systems (GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket).
- Basic understanding of Agile methodologies and software development life cycle (SDLC).
- Exposure to DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
- Proficiency in programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, etc.).
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts
Join us in shaping the future of client solutions! If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and make an impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now! ??
Desired Skills:
- Python
- Java
- JavaScript
- C#
- PHP
- React
- Angular
- Node.js
- Django
- SQL
- NoSQL
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- Google Cloud
- AWS
- Axure
- HitHub
- GitLab
- Bitbucket
- DevOps
- CI/CD Pipelines
- OOP