Job Advert: Lead Software Developer

Position: Lead Software Developer

Department: Software Development

Location: Cape Town

Hey, check it out! Our client’s this awesome, super innovative company lookin’ for a Lead Software Developer to join their squad. You’ll be the big kahuna in the Software Development team, slingin’ code, keepin’ things tight, and makin’ sure the biz goals are as hot as a fresh slice of pizza. How you doin’?

What You’ll Be Doin’

1. Cookin’ Up Awesome Software

• Build solutions that are straight-up legit, with clean code and a side of innovation.
• Keep makin’ systems smoother and faster, like perfectin’ your sandwich game.
• Dream up cool, creative designs and team up to bring ’em to life.
• Hang with your crew to nail those techy plans and solutions.
• Fix software bugs like you’re dodgin’ Ross’s dinosaur facts.
• Work tight with other teams to get the job done.
• Stick to the Change Control process-keep it by the book, yo!

2. Bein’ the Tech Wizard

• Spot ways to level up apps, pitch your ideas, and make ’em happen.
• Jump into brainy tech talks and share your wisdom, like Chandler’s sarcasm lessons.
• Scout out new tech and bring it to the party.
• Stay on top of the latest trends and tools-keep it fresh, baby!

3. Runnin’ the Dev Crew

• Be the tech boss everyone looks to for the big plays.
• Own the designs and the big-picture ideas.
• Mentor the newbies, passin’ down knowledge like Joey’s actin’ tips.
• Write up sweet docs and build a knowledge base tighter than Monica’s kitchen.

What You Need

• A 3-year degree in somethin’ techy (like B.Sc. Info Science or National Diploma) from a solid school is preferred.
• 8+ years writin’ code, with at least 1 year leadin’ a team of devs. You’re basically the Joey Tribbiani of software!

Tech Skills You Gotta Bring

• Killer skills in: C#, .NET, XML, SOAP, WCF, RESTful APIs, HTML5, Angular, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, PHP, Database Development, Message Queues, Azure DevOps, GIT, AWS Web Services.
• Database chops: MS SQL Server, MySQL.
• Know your way around Continuous Integration, DevOps, and SOA.
• Worked in FinTech? That’s a big plus, like extra mozzarella!
• Gotta vibe with Agile methods, like Phoebe’s guitar jams.

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