Senior Developer Full Stack - Parktown at Hollard Insurance

Key Responsibilities:
Full Stack Development:

• Take ownership of end-to-end software development, from conception to deployment, covering both front-end and back-end aspects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, architect scalable solutions, and implement feature-rich applications.

Technology Leadership:

• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, providing leadership in the adoption of best practices and cutting-edge tools.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development within the team.
• Take on a self-managed approach to projects and assigned work items. Demonstrate the ability to manage your workload effectively, meeting project timelines and objectives.

System Architecture:

• Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable and maintainable systems, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for system optimization and implement improvements to enhance overall performance.

Code Quality and Testing:

• Implement and advocate for coding standards to ensure the production of high-quality, maintainable code.
• Perform design and code reviews, actively contributing to maintaining high code quality, optimal performance, and application responsiveness.

• Conduct thorough testing of applications, including unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Communicate effectively within the development team and across departments, fostering a collaborative and transparent work environment.

Required Knowledge and Experience    

• 6+ years of proven experience as a Full Stack Developer with expertise in both front-end, services and back-end technologies.
• Expert in C#, .Net, Azure DevOps, JSON, OOP, SQL, MVC, Web Services (Restful or WCF), Entity Framework, Unit Testing, SSRS, .Net Core, Visual Studio
• Experience in various development methodologies and frameworks, e.g. WPF, MVC, ASP.Net
• Experience in Agile Methodologies (Scrum)
• Strong understanding of database management systems, API development, and cloud platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team, fostering a positive and collaborative work culture.
• Solid experience in designing, developing, and deploying RESTful services, secure coding practices, data encryption, hashing, sharding, separation of concerns.
• Experience in build, test and deployment automation is advantageous

Educational Requirements    

• Diploma or Bachelor's Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.