Datafin was established in 1999 due to the need for a specialized IT recruitment solution. We offer a personalized and flexible recruitment service, specializing in providing both client and candidate with the perfect fit. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders and a vast majority of our business is repeat...
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A cutting-edge FinTech company has an exciting position for a go-getter & highly driven Software Developer to join its Joburg team. Your core role will be to participate in every stage of the development lifecycle, including feature conception, design, implementation, testing, rollout and making everything run smoothly and safely in production.
You will also perform Quality Assurance checks and testing before launching to the live site. You will need a Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT or similar field with 4-5 years’ experience developing in a web framework and working with relational databases – preferably PostgreSQL.
DUTIES:
Participate in every stage of the development lifecycle, including feature conception, design, implementation, testing, rollout and making everything run smoothly and safely in production.
Business mindset and are continuously thinking about new ways how to improve operations through effective and strategic development.
Follow and improve practices at every stage of development.
Tackle the challenges that come with processing highly sensitive data.
Manage cutting-edge technologies to improve applications and optimize performance.
Participate in conferences and educational programs.
Ability to exchange knowledge and willingness to mentor team members in best practices, code quality and tech frameworks.
Perform Quality Assurance checks and testing before launching to the live site.
REQUIREMENTS:
Strong academic background with a Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or relevant discipline (unless a proven record of skills).
A passionate Software Developer with 4-5 years’ experience developing in a web framework.
Experience working with relational databases (preferably PostgreSQL).
Advantageous –
Python / Django
Numerical libraries such as NumPy/Pandas
Front end Web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript &CSS
Version Control software such as Git
LaTex
Expertise in Cybersecurity
Financial sector experience
ATTRIBUTES:
Great problem solver who takes pride in their work.
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