Software Developer at DeARX Services (Pty) Ltd

Role Purpose

• The Level III Software Engineer is a senior technical contributor within a cross-functional delivery team responsible for the full software development lifecycle — from concept and design through development, deployment, and ongoing operations.
• This role focuses on building scalable, high-performance, and maintainable software solutions. The engineer is accountable for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and enhancing complex systems while ensuring long-term sustainability and client experience. The incumbent also provides technical leadership by guiding developers and stakeholders in scoping work, tracking progress, and resolving engineering challenges.
• As a Full Stack Engineer, the role spans both front-end and back-end development, applying a holistic engineering approach to create robust, reliable, and user-centric applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex full-stack applications using C# and Java
• Participate in architecture decisions to ensure scalability, performance, and future readiness
• Build and maintain front-end and back-end services across the full application stack
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices
• Ensure code quality through testing, reviews, and best engineering practices
• Optimize database performance and application efficiency
• Support deployment pipelines and cloud-based solutions
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams
• Guide and mentor developers on engineering standards and problem-solving
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and development issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement of SDLC processes and engineering practices

Minimum Education

• Grade 12 / National Certificate / Vocational

Preferred Education

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Computer Science

Experience Required

• 6+ years proven experience in full-stack software development
• Strong experience in C# and Java
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects end-to-end
• Hands-on experience with modern front-end and back-end frameworks
• Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Expert-level understanding and application of:
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Advanced programming concepts
• Algorithms and data structures
• Object-oriented design and design patterns
• Version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Automated testing practices
• Database systems and query optimization (SQL / NoSQL)
• RESTful API design and integration
• Cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
• Microservices architecture
• Event-driven architecture
• Performance optimization and scalability strategies

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Systems thinking and architectural awareness
• Collaboration and stakeholder communication
• Mentorship and technical leadership
• Attention to detail and quality-driven mindset
• Ownership and accountability