Senior Software Developer at DigiOutsource

Purpose of the Role:

The Senior Software Developer will form a vital part of a team of C# Developers who are responsible for creating cutting-edge software that supports critical business processes. The Senior Software Developer will be familiar with advanced programming techniques and design patterns and, in accordance with the Technical Lead, will provide guidance to the other developers. This candidate will report to the Software Development Team Lead.

Duties include, but not limited to:

Primary Duties

• Develop cutting-edge software using the latest development tools and frameworks.
• Unit-test all software artifacts.
• Maintain current systems (web/other) and develop new systems (web/other) using the latest technologies.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Test Analysts in developing, testing and deploying systems components.
• Research and develop new technologies.
• Provide second/third line support to IT for software deployed into company eco system.
• Analyse and resolve complex and high impact production issues where required.
• Monitor systems performance and ensure all SLA’s are met.
• Assist technical writers with technical documentation and user manuals related.

Support to Team

• Transfer of business and technical knowledge to the greater team.
• Technical guidance and mentoring of developers.

Support to Technical Lead and Software Development Manager

• Assist in enforcing Agile and Scrum methodology in the teams.
• Assist in code reviews.
• Assist in coordinating Pair Programming.
• Assist in implementation of best practices, coding standards and relevant methodologies.

Essential Criteria:

• 5 years’+ experience hands-on development experience.
• Computer Science related degree, diploma or similar qualification.
• Experience in working with agile teams and successfully delivering agile based software projects.
• Be prepared to work in a 24/7 environment.
• Proven experience in internet technology and web development.
• Proven experience in coding with an understanding of system architectures and knowledge of SOA.
• Solid knowledge of OO, development methodologies and applying patterns.
• Ability to work alongside Architects to integrate and propose viable solutions to business.
• Databases: MS SQL Server.
• Software: C#; .Net core, XML, SOAP, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, Stored Procedures, Visual Studio.

Criteria:

• MVC pattern
• Message Queues (RabbitMQ)
• NoSql (Mongo)
• Out of Memory Caching (Couchbase)
• Real time evaluations (SignalR/XSockets)
• Source control concepts (Merging, Branching, Publishing)
• Continuous Integration

Person Specifications:

• Accountability And Execution
• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Control And Efficiency
• Effectiveness & Delivery
• Initiating Action
• Management, Motivation & Leadership
• Stress Tolerance
• Talent Management