SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - BACK END
R 25 000
 
Job Purpose Summary
The Software developer will be required to plan, develop, test and implement new innovative software products in a fast paced prototyping development environment.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Analyse and identify programming solutions for clients
2. Design and develop new software applications using best practice methods
3. Create and facilitate suitable testing methods for existing software solutions
4. Modify and improve existing software systems for optimal efficiency and effectiveness
5. Perform Bug Fixing
6. Draw up relevant Help Files and User Manuals for programs
7. Provide technical support on programs created
8. Conduct ongoing research & self-study to keep up to date with new methodologies

 
Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification essential; Post Graduate qualification preferable.
• Minimum 2 - 4 years’ relevant experience in Software Development.
• Scala, Java J2EE or other programming language essential
• Experience with SQL and NOSQL, database design and best development practices essential
• Experience with MongoDB preferable
• GIT (or similar revision control)
• Linux skills
• Message Queuing technology (Rabbit MQ) essential
• Web service technology (REST) essential
• Play framework, MVC advantageous
• LESS, CoffeeScript experience advantageous

 
Skills Required

• Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Deadline Driven and ability to work under pressure
• Initiative
• Strong communication skills (Verbal and Written)