Software Developer at Allan Gray Proprietary Limited

Responsibilities

• Analyse and design new features
• Write elegant robust code
• Write unit, integration and acceptance tests for all components
• Write build and deployment automation scripts
• Improve and optimize the performance of existing systems
• Troubleshoot and root-cause errors
• Mentor other developers
• Deliver features timeously
• Drive innovation and improvement in our tech stack

Requirements

• At least 4 years’ worth of professional development experience
• Since we are a multi-technology environment, knowledge of computer science fundamentals in object oriented design, data structures and algorithms are a necessity
• Strong software design skills
• Proficiency in more than one modern programming language. It is beneficial if you have experience in one dynamically typed language such as JavaScript, Python or Ruby and one statically typed language such as Go, Scala, Java or C++.
• Proficiency in a database technology such as SQL Server, MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of one or more modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular and Typescript
• Experience in distributed computing and building enterprise-wide systems
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes and testing

Key Attributes

• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse personality types and deal with conflict in an effective way
• Ability to work individually and with teams within an Agile context
• Experience in influencing best practices within teams

Qualification

• Tertiary Qualification in computer science, computer engineering, information systems or related technical discipline