Back-end Software Engineer at PwC South Africa

Back-end Software Engineer

PwC has an opportunity for Specialist Back-end Software Engineer (intermediate and senior) on an exciting long-term project, who will be responsible for the server-side application logic as well as for the integration of the front-end part.

Requirements:

• Degree in computer science, software development or similar.
• Additional related certifications will be advantageous
• Minimum 8 years working experience in a similar role
• INTERMEDIATE: Minimum 3 years working experience in a similar role
• Working experience in programming languages such as Java, PHP, Ruby, Python, NodeJS and .Net
• Strong understanding of the web development cycle and programming techniques and tools
• Focus in efficiency, user experience and process improvement
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Strong problem solving and verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyse data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas of improvement
• Collaborating with the front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and ensign more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience
• Developing ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends
• Recording data and reporting it to proper parties, such as clients or leadership
• Be involved and participate in the overall application lifecycle
• Main focus on coding and debugging
• collaborating with front-end developers
• Define and communicate technical and design requirements
• Build high-quality reusable doce that can be used in the future
• Develop functional and sustainable web applications with clean codes
• Conduct UI tests and optimise performance
• Manage technologies to improve applications