Senior Developer Level 1 -Durban Forest Park 1 - Games at Derivco

We need someone to get in the game and take on the role of a Senior Developer Level 1 available in our Game Technology team. Our team is responsible for designing and developing new products and technologies to aid our game studios in delivering their product more competitively.

Whether your flavor is Back-End or Front -End or you consider yourself the ultimate Full Stack code Ninja then this is the opportunity for you!

We are seeking someone who can upskill quickly & adapt to new technologies and ways of working to deliver business value in the shortest amount of time. If this describes you then you're the Dev for us! 

If you’re primed and ready to analyze, design and produce ground-breaking software and documentation, according to best practices, under minimal supervision then this is for you! But let’s first see if you’ve got the goods…

The technology stack we work in includes & is not limited to:

• C# ,C++ ,JavaScript .Net
• MS SQL, noSQL
• HTML,, CSS
• Selenium,
• Angular/React/Polymer Containerization
• Knowledge of web services, API, REST, and RPC preferred

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 3-year relevant qualification and at least 5 years software development experience OR
• Relevant 1-year certification and at least 7 years software development experience OR
• Minimum 8 years software development experience
• Cloud experience :3+ years of experience architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions(preferable)

Technical leadership

• Understanding of code design patterns
• Ability to understand complex code
• Track record of effective troubleshooting
• Ability to understand and stay abreast of software development methodologies and best practices
• Appropriate problem-solving skills
• Effective prioritization
• Effective time management
• Software analysis and design skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Understand Product life cycle
• Technical coaching skills

Key Responsibilities:

Develop & Maintain Software:

• Acquire and maintain in-depth knowledge of your product and understand its internal and external dependencies.
• Analysis of requirements and creation of an appropriate software design, in conjunction with other Developers, according to best practice and organizational initiatives.

Growth of People:

• Agrees to a coaching strategy with team leadership and plays an active role in coaching, be this technical coaching or mentorship.

Knowledge Sharing:

• Proactively shares knowledge about the operational environment.
• Proactively shares knowledge within the team and with key stakeholders.