East London, South Africa

IT Software Developer

 Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role includes, but is not limited to:

  • Collaborate with business users and stakeholders to gather, document, and translate system requirements into functional specifications.
  • Execute system upgrades, configuration changes, and patch management with minimal impact on daily operations.
  • Assist with the implementation, rollout, and maintenance of new applications and systems, including testing, user training, and post-deployment support.
  • Support data integrity, migration, and integration efforts across systems using APIs, ETL tools, or scripting solutions.
  • Ensure all applications comply with security, performance, and regulatory standards.
  • Provide Tier 2/3 technical support for escalated system and application-related issues.
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and system integrations.
  • Develop responsive, maintainable frontend components as required.
  • Write clean, well-structured, and testable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards.
  • Participate in peer code reviews, quality testing, and deployment processes.
  • Diagnose and resolve software defects, system bugs, and performance issues.
  • Contribute to DevOps initiatives and CI/CD pipeline improvements.
  • Maintain focus on security, scalability, and system performance in all technical solutions.
  • Provide day-to-day support for systems and ensure timely resolution of operational issues.
  • Evaluate existing systems, interfaces, and workflows to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
  • Collaborate with management to design and develop business reports and dashboards for data-driven decision-making.
  • Engage with external service providers and software developers when required to resolve system or integration challenges.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology and/or Software Development.
  • 3-5 years experience in software development or systems support.
  • Strong understanding and working knowledge of accounting and ERP systems.
  • Experience in both project-based and business-as-usual (BAU) environments.
  • Exposure to the property or related industries will be advantageous.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and general computer applications.

SKILLS

  • Comprehensive knowledge of current IT applications, technologies, and best practices.
  • Strong analytical and numerical reasoning with the ability to identify and address issues proactively.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
  • High standard of written communication and documentation skills.
  • Experience with scripting or programming languages is advantageous.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as:
    C#/.NET, Java, Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript), C++, or Python
  Required Skills:

ETL Operations ERP .NET Service Providers CI/CD Interfaces Daily Operations Data Integrity Process Improvement Organizational Skills Scalability Decision-Making Reviews Programming Languages DevOps Components Software Development Developers Excel Communication Skills Automation Specifications Node.js Programming TypeScript Integration Technical Support Information Technology C++ Security Accounting Documentation Software Testing Java Maintenance Design JavaScript Python Business Training Communication Management