Senior Software Developer - (R642B) at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Core Requirements:

• 3-year National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology or other relevant qualification
• Microsoft Certifications: MCSD or Current Microsoft Developer Certifications
• 5+ years’ experience using C# and MS SQL Server technologies
• A valid driver’s license

Responsibilities:

• Software Development:
• Efficiently design, create, and maintain software solutions tailored to meet specific requirements, ensuring optimal functionality and usability.

Deployment Plans:

• Strategically devise and implement comprehensive deployment plans, ensuring seamless integration of software solutions into existing systems while minimizing disruption.
• Customer Support and Issue Resolution:
• Provide proactive and responsive customer support, swiftly addressing, and resolving issues to enhance user satisfaction and maintain a positive customer experience.

Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Rigorously conduct testing and quality assurance processes to validate the functionality, security, and performance of software products, ensuring adherence to established standards.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Thoroughly document development processes, system functionalities, and compliance measures, fostering transparency and adherence to regulatory standards.

System Maintenance:

• Proactively monitor, manage, and optimize system performance, addressing potential issues and implementing preventive measures to ensure continuous and reliable operation.

Performing Updates and Patches:

• Methodically execute timely updates and patches to enhance software security, resolve vulnerabilities, and introduce new features, ensuring the system remains current and resilient.

Troubleshooting:

• Swiftly identify and resolve technical issues through systematic troubleshooting methods, minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth system operation.

Disaster Recovery:

• Develop and implement robust disaster recovery plans to safeguard data integrity and system functionality in the face of unforeseen events, facilitating prompt and effective recovery processes.

Skills and competencies:

• C# ; ASP.Net development
• Object Orientated design and development.
• Javascript ; JQuery ; Bootstrap ; CSS ; SQL
• Source Control (Git)
• DevOps
• Active Directory
• Customer-Centric Attitude
• Project Management

Additional Advantages:

• Microsoft Certifications SQL Database Development, Database Administration
• Work experience Microsoft Reporting Tools such as PowerBI
• Work experience Software installation and trouble shooting.
• Working knowledge of web technologies, such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Experience with technologies such as Active Directory, user or security group access management
• MS Azure experience
• It is essential to have good people skills and must be highly motivated, dedicated and punctual.
• May be required to work after hours on occasion.