Software Developer - Johannesburg at Progressive Edge

About the job Software Developer

An entrepreneurial, and forward-thinking company specialises in utilizing geospatial data and technologies to help clients enhance their operational efficiencies and increase profitability. They offer tailored data, insights, and innovative products across various industries, aiming to convert raw data into practical business insights. With expertise spanning over two decades in spatial and telematics domains, they serve sectors like fleet management, logistics, retail, advertising, the public sector, and more. They value partnerships highly, focusing on collaborative relationships to advance the field of geospatial intelligence.

The company has a number of products and companies under its umbrella, creating and building new solutions. The team would like to attract energetic, passionate individuals committed to growing with them.

Job Description:

The role of Developer entails fulfilment of the following tasks and activities:

• Design and development of custom software modules and applications using SQL, Python and/or JavaScript
• Development of advanced SQL scripts to extract subsets of data from large databases
• Documenting of all code and processes, including documentation updates
• Software deployment to cloud and client servers
• Data preparation and deployment to cloud distribution servers
• Implementing and maintaining cloud-based API systems
• Handling of issues raised by clients for deployed software, data set and/or API access
• Mentoring and support of junior developers

Key Technical Skills:

A minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in the following:

• Python and Django
• JavaScript
• SQL and database management (PostgreSQL)
• Docker
• Linux server administration
• Kubernetes (advantageous)
• Agile project management (advantageous)
• Training will be provided for domain-specific skills

Key Characteristics:

• Problem solving and logical thinking
• Attention to detail when deploying software or working on customer and internal production systems
• Good technical writing skills
• Positive attitude and mannerisms when interacting with team members and clients
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills (self-motivated)
• Team player and willing to support other team members