Software Developer: - Generalist - Cape Town based

[ChantalMichelle]

A growing Cape Town based, South African Software House, developing Enterprise (nTier) Application Software is currently looking for a strong generalist developer that will be a good culture fit and focus on areas like Enterprise, Legacy, WCF Services, Relational Databases, etc.

Minimum Requirements
Mandatory Skills / Abilities required for the Job

1. Generalist, with a passion for, and proven track record in the following core competency areas:
   • Front End, Middle Tier, and Database
2. Technologies include but not limited to:
3. Exposure to data tier abstraction technologies e.g. .NET Entity Framework will be an advantage
4. Presentation Layer (UI) – WPF, ASP, HTML, CSS, Javascript
5. Scripting Language – Javascript
6. Databases – Relational Databases experience necessary (MSSQL)
7. Operating System (O/S) – WINDOWS
8. Delphi experience advantageous

Education and General Working Experience

1. Ideally an IT Diploma or related Degree will be an advantage but is not essential.
2. Minimum requirement is Matric with at least 3-5 years solid on the job work related development experience. Remuneration package will be tailored according to relevant technical experience.
3. Exposure to BitBucket, Bamboo, continuous integration an advantage.
4. Good Object orientation is a must.
5. Experience working in an Agile development environment preferred.
6. Basic understanding of design patterns and their application

Job Specification
Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Developing application software for products and / or customised client solutions.

1. Development extends to Front-end, Middle Tier and Databases and includes Presentation Layer, Business Logic, Data, Services, Databases and Scripting.

1. Maintenance, debugging and problem-solving of existing software products and / or custom client solutions.

1. Review product requirements to give development estimates and product feedback.

1. Unit testing / integration testing Features developed.

1. Technical documentation that shares knowledge effectively.

1. Setting up new infrastructure environment for products and / or customised client solutions.

1. Maintenance and updates to the existing infrastructure environment for the products and / or customised client solutions.

Day to day duties and responsibilities include the following:

1. Developing software and writing scripts as per specifications or requirements provided.
2. Unit testing / Integration testing.
3. Working collaboratively as part of an Agile development team:

• • Implementing business requirements as created and prioritised by the Product Owner.
  • Deliver according to the Definition of Done requirement.
  • Collaborating with other developers, testers and business analysts as required, including pair programming.
  • Participate in technical planning and implementation meetings.
  • Participate in Sprint Planning Development Cycles every 2 weeks.
  • Participate in the Daily Standup meetings.
  • Participate in code reviews.
  • Participate in, and present demos where required.
  • Participate in sessions with QA and business analyst to meet the delivery deadlines.

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