Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Software Developer to join our dynamic Technology team. This role is a critical part of our software delivery function, where you will design, develop, maintain, and support innovative software solutions that drive our business strategies and priorities. You will be at the forefront of solving complex challenges, improving system performance, and mentoring fellow developers while collaborating with multiple stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Software Development:
  • Implement high-quality software solutions that meet business needs.
  • Improve existing systems and optimise code for innovation and performance.
  • Troubleshoot and debug large codebases, ensuring root causes are addressed effectively.
• Technical Leadership:
  • Mentor and guide junior developers.
  • Facilitate technical design sessions and ensure best practices are followed.
  • Provide technical input into test plans and drive unit testing accuracy and automation.
• Collaboration & Documentation:
  • Partner with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and IT Operations.
  • Document technical requirements and processes for knowledge sharing.
  • Participate actively in agile ceremonies and cross-functional team discussions.
• Innovation:
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and implement innovative solutions.
  • Contribute as a subject matter expert in technology forums.

You will also be required to display the following competencies:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative, proactive, and passionate about technology and innovation.
• Commitment to continuous learning and self-development.

To excel in our environment, you would require the following:

• 3-year tertiary qualification in IT.
• 5+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Strong skills in: Oracle Forms, Oracle PL/SQL, XML, SOAP, WCF, RESTful APIs, HTML5, Angular, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, PHP, Database development, Message Queues, Azure DevOps, GIT, AWS Web Services.
• Solid RDBMS experience (Oracle, Postgres; advantageous: MS SQL Server, MySQL).
• Exposure to Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and DevOps.
• FinTech experience (advantageous).

General:

• We are committed to fair and inclusive hiring. All suitably qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
• Preference may be given in line with our client’s Employment Equity plan and applicable legislation.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in South Africa at the time of application.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• Please include your current remuneration (CTC), salary expectation, and notice period (optional but helpful for screening).
• By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with POPIA.