SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS ONLY. THIS IS AN EE POSITION. Our client (based East Rand) is part of a multinational corporation with revenues exceeding R43 billion. Our client is recruiting a Senior Software Developer with 5 years solid plus development experie

Senior Software Developer (career move to Development Manager)

SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS ONLY. THIS IS AN EE POSITION.

Our client (based East Rand) is part of a multinational corporation with revenues exceeding R43 billion. Our client is recruiting a Senior Software Developer with 5 years solid plus development experience in a Microsoft environment. We\\\'re looking for a candidate with leadership skills and potential to manage and lead a team of Microsoft Software Developers. Must have a valid driver\\\'s license (package includes company car). 

PLEASE FOLLOW THE CORRECT CV APPLICATION PROCESS AT BOTTOM OF THIS ADVERT. 

Area: East Rand  

Type position: Permanent 

Remuneration: CTC includes full maintenance company car, fuel, cell allowance, provident fund, medical aid and management incentive scheme.  

Technical skills required (compulsory). Must have 3 to 5 years plus solid experience with:

• ASP.NET
• WebServices
• JavaScript
• C#.NET
• SQL Server 2003 and 2008

Advantageous skills

• ASP.NET AJAX
• WFC: Windows Communication Foundation
• VB.NET

Knowledge and skills required       

• Must have 5 years plus experience as a Senior Software Developer in a Microsoft environment.
• Must have solid knowledge of Microsoft development languages.
• Must have a sound knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of the project life cycle is required.
• Understanding of the theory of relational database design (SQL).
• Basic networking knowledge.
• Ability to solve problems and think creatively and be able to research and adopt new skills and technologies in a short amount of time.
• Assist in training and knowledge transfer to the software team.
• Able to work quickly and accurately.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Excellent communications, verbal and written.

Job functions

• Manage and lead a team of Microsoft Software developers to complete construction of quality software products on time.
• Keeping abreast of new technology developments so that a tactical response can be developed to ensure strategic fit with the business requirements.
• Monitor task progress and mitigation actions and follow escalation procedures to report to management.
• Identify risks in a timely way and manage its mitigation with Project Manager.
• Ensure that application development and related documentation is produced and adhere to.
• Ensure architectural standards are followed and implemented.
• Scoping and timing of Projects and System Requests.
• Design and code review / audit.
• Develop applications that deliver measurable business value to customers.
• Unit testing in accordance with Quality Assurance.
 

Personal attributes   

• Drive and energy.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Problem solving ability.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be able to work over time when requested.
• Perseverance.
• Willingness to take ownership and accountability. 
 

CV APPLICATION PROCESS - PLEASE INCLUDE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON THE 1ST PAGE OF YOUR CV: 

• Please mail your CV in MS word doc format to tanya@xtremehr.co.za
• Please indicate current CTC salary and salary expectations.
• Please indicate your notice period.
• Please indicate if you\\\'re looking for permanent or contract work (or both).
• CV MUST include 3 contactable references (company, person, title, contact number & e-mail address).
• Quote reference in subject line: Software Development Manager (East Rand)

 FEEDBACK TO CANDIDATES:

DUE TO THE EXTREMELY HIGH VOLUME OF CV\\\'S THAT WE RECEIVE CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE WITH SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES ONLY. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 2 WEEKS PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL. WE WILL RETAIN YOUR CV ON OUR DATABASE FOR OTHER OPPORTUNITIES.

 

 

 

 

• Required Experience: 5 Years
• Minimum Education: Senior Certificate - Grade 12 (NQF 4)
• Expiry Date: EXPIRED