Senior Software Developer VAC01159
Senior Software Developer VAC01159
REFERENCE NR : VAC01159
JOB TITLE : Senior Software Developer
JOB LEVEL : D2
SALARY : R 620 597 - R 930 895
REPORT TO : Technical Manager
DIVISION : ADM
DEPARTMENT : ADM AM Digital Services
LOCATION : SITA Centurion
POSITION STATUS : 12- Months Fixed Term Contract (Internal & External)
To lead the design, implementation, debugging, documentation, release and maintenance of software-based
solutions, write code and enhance software/systems in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise
architecture for Government.
Key Responsibility Area
Lead the design and development of new features for the software systems, and improvement of the existing ones.
Implementation, debugging, documentation and release of the software solutions. Provide maintenance and
enhancement support of the existing systems. Provide maintenance and enhancement support of the existing
systems. Supervision of the Software development team.
Minimum: 3-year National Higher Diploma/ Bachelor's degree in ICT (Computer Science, Information Systems,
Technology and Engineering) or related field.
Experience: 6 - 7 years’ experience with full software development lifecycle (SLDC), including solution
development, operational responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organisation. The experience must include
Experience in solution analysis, and development for the development, implementation and
maintenance/enhancements of systems within the corporate/public sector, including: Successfully developed and
implemented applications Software development team leadership competency Software development deliverable
effort planning, estimations and execution management Developed efficient and effective IT solutions to diverse and
complex business problems. Extensive experience with a wide variety of database management systems and
maintenance. Extensive experience with a wide variety of programming languages and technologies. Extensive
experience with working on multiple tasks and report status. Experience in interacting with customers.
Experience with technology stack:
• C#
• MVC
• ASP.NET
• ASP.NET Razor
• SQL Server 2016 Development
• WCF
• SQL Reporting Services
• Agile Methodology
• JavaScript
• Ajax
• JQuery
Knowledge of: Solid understanding of computer science including algorithms, data structures, operating systems
and databases. ICT Governance and Compliance Governance e.g. Cobit and ITIL. Strong knowledge to design test
plans according to the software requirements specification. Broad and extensive knowledge of the software
development process and its technologies. Extensive knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved
in the production of software requirements specifications, models and designs. Strong knowledge of user interfaces.
Strong knowledge of solution Integration strategies and tools. Working knowledge of Cloud Computing. Strong
knowledge source control and version control tools like Git and SVN. Working knowledge of virtualisation and
containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes). Working knowledge of DevOps (Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery,
Continuous Testing, Continuous Monitoring Infrastructure as Code, Config Management). Working knowledge of
Agile Methodologies (Feature-Driven Development, Test-Driven Development, Scrum, Extreme Programming).
Extensive background in coding. Extensive knowledge of software testing techniques and tools. Extensive knowledge
of software team leadership IT Quality Management e.g. ISO9001 and CMMI IT Security ICT Standards COTS
(Commercial of
the Shelf) Products OSS (Open Source Software) Products IT Strategies and Architectures. Strong knowledge of
data integration tools Execution of Architecture methods and practices e.g. TOGAF and GWEA
Other Special Requirements
N/A
How to apply
To apply please log onto the e-Government Portal: www.eservices.gov.za and follow the following process;
1. Register using your ID and personal information;
2. Use received one-time pin to complete the registration;
3. Log in using your username and password;
4. Click on “Employment & Labour;
5. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs;
Or, if candidate has registered on eservices portal, access www.eservices.gov.za, then follow the below steps:
Disclaimer
SITA is an Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on the Employment Equity Plan.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Preference will be given to members of designated
groups.
● If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as
unsuccessful.
● Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please clearly indicate the reference
number of the position you are applying for.
● It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
● Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
● SITA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
● The appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, the signing of a balance scorecard
contract, verification of the applicants’ documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.
● Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only.
● CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.