Senior Software Developer, Pretoria

The primary purpose of this role is to develop and maintain our in-house Automated Meter Reading (AMR) platforms and related energy management products. This role involves full-cycle software development, from design and implementation to testing and support.

What you'll do:

• Analyse system requirements and design robust software solutions.
• Develop new software systems and sub-systems.
• Maintain and enhance existing software products.
• Create and maintain technical documentation (release notes, test specs, user manuals).
• Conduct unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Provide second-line technical support for software-related issues.
• Assist in user training and develop training materials.

Your Expertise:

• Function related experience: Min 5 year of experience in software development within a scientific, industrial or technical environment.
• Leading teams: 2-5 years
• Project experience: 5 years
• Strong proficiency in:
  • Web services and APIs
  • Microsoft SQL Server technologies (including SSRS)
  • .NET stack and C# (C/C++ experience is a plus)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven track record in product design and delivery.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Strong analytical and fault-finding skills.
  • Quick learner with adaptability to new technologies.
  • Effective team player with good communication skills.
  • Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Essential Qualifications:
  • Matric Certificate
  • B.Sc in Computer Science or B.Eng. in Computer, Electronic or Electrical Engineering
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of energy management systems or IoT technologies
  • Experience with user experience (UX)-centric design and development
  • Exposure to analytics, data science, or AI/ML technologies
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)