Senior Software Developer: e-Core at Pepkor Payments & Lending

Job Description

• We are 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

Job Requirements

• 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)