Software Developer (Retail Systems) – Durban – Hybrid at Datafin Recruitment

Role Overview

• Our client is looking for a talented Software Developer to design, develop, maintain, and enhance business-critical software solutions within a fast-paced retail environment. The successful candidate will work across Point of Sale (POS), merchandising, inventory management, pricing, promotions, warehouse management, loyalty programmes, eCommerce, and ERP integrations.
• This role is ideal for developers with experience building retail applications using either the Microsoft (.NET/C#) or Java (Spring/Spring Boot) technology stack. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that improve operational efficiency and enhance the customer experience across retail stores and head office operations.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise retail software applications.
• Develop new features and enhance existing retail systems.
• Build and support Point of Sale (POS) solutions and back-office applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, secure, and scalable code following industry best practices.
• Participate in technical design sessions, code reviews, and architectural discussions.

Retail Systems

Develop and maintain solutions supporting:

• Point of Sale (POS)
• Inventory & Stock Management
• Merchandising
• Pricing & Promotions
• Customer Loyalty Programmes
• Warehouse Management
• Supply Chain
• eCommerce Platforms
• Order Management
• Financial & ERP Integrations

Systems Integration

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and web services.
• Integrate retail systems with ERP platforms, payment gateways, loyalty platforms, suppliers, and third-party applications.
• Develop secure data exchange using REST, SOAP, JSON, and XML.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues.

Database Development

• Design and optimise relational database structures.
• Develop SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views.
• Ensure database integrity, scalability, and performance.

Support & Maintenance

• Investigate and resolve production issues and software defects.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes.
• Participate in software deployments, releases, and upgrades.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Business Analysts, Product Owners, QA Engineers, and stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and production deployments.
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant Microsoft or Java certifications are advantageous.

Experience

• 3+ years' software development experience (Intermediate).
• 5+ years' experience for Senior-level applicants.
• Experience within Retail, FMCG, Wholesale, Distribution, or POS software environments.
• Proven experience delivering business-critical software solutions.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages (2 or more required)

• Java
• C#
• Delphi
• C/C++
• VB.NET

Frameworks

• Spring Framework
• Spring Boot
• .NET Framework
• .NET Core / .NET 6+
• ASP.NET MVC
• ASP.NET Core
• Entity Framework
• Hibernate / JPA (advantageous)

Front-End Technologies

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• Angular
• React
• Vue.js (advantageous)

Databases

• Microsoft SQL Server
• MySQL
• PostgreSQL
• Oracle

API & Integration Technologies

• REST APIs
• SOAP Web Services
• JSON
• XML
• OAuth
• JWT Authentication
• Message Queues (RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ or JMS advantageous)

Development Tools

• Git
• Azure DevOps
• Jira
• Visual Studio
• IntelliJ IDEA
• Eclipse
• Maven
• Gradle

Cloud & DevOps (Advantageous)

• Microsoft Azure
• AWS
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD Pipelines

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Ability to work independently and within Agile development teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced retail environment.
• Passion for building scalable, high-quality software.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• SAP Retail
• Oracle Retail
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• LS Retail
• Arch Retail
• IQ Retail
• GAAP POS
• Micros POS
• NCR
• Retail Pro
• eCommerce integrations (Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce)
• Mobile application development
• Microservices architecture
• Event-driven architecture