Lead Software Developer - Northern Suburbs at Pepkor Payments & Lending

Key Responsibilities: 

Software Development

• Implementation of solutions in compliance to quality standards, optimization of code supporting innovation.
• Ensure constant improvement of existing system processes and performance.
• Ensure innovative solution design and collaborative implementation.
• Collaboration with colleagues to implement technical designs and solutions.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting software issues.
• Work in close partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure adherence to the Change Control process.

Innovation and Subject matter expert

• Enhance applications by identifying opportunities for improvement, making recommendations, and designing and implementing systems.
• Participate and contribute to competency forums as participant.
• Evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation.
• Remain updated on latest best practices and available technology.

Active participant in Development team

• Provide technical leadership and support.
• Responsible for technical input & design.
• Guide and mentor fellow developers.
• Active driver contributor of technical documentation and knowledge base.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• 3-year Tertiary Qualification in Information Technology (B.Sc. Information Science or National Diploma) from recognized institution is preferred
• 8+ years relevant software development experience, including a minimum of 1 year experience in leading a team of Software Developers