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

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

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:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a software development role and environment
• Solid experience with databases: MS SQL Server, MySQL
• Solid experience with software: C#; .NET 6, MVC, XML, SOAP, WCF, RESTful API’s, HTML5, Angular, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, PHP, Stored Procedures, SSIS, Message Queues (RabbitMQ), Visual Studio, TFS, Azure       DevOps, GIT, Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, Amazon VPC
• Understanding of Continuous Integration, DevOps & SOA
• Experience in Financial Transactional systems (advantageous)
• Exposure to agile development methodologies (advantageous)
• 3-year tertiary Qualification in IT or a relevant technical/ analytical related field preferred