Position: Junior Software Developer

Start Date: Immediate,

Duration of Contract: Permanent with 3 months initial probation

Reports To: Development Executive

Purpose of the Job: We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Software Developer to join our team! As a Junior Software Developer, you will be responsible for supporting our software development team in all aspects of the development, testing, and implementation of our product.

Duties and responsibilities:
•Write, debug, and optimize code with a focus on performance, maintainability, scalability, and security
•Troubleshoot complex software issues and implement robust, innovative solutions
•Collaborate closely with developers and cross-functional teams to enhance product functionality
•Participate actively in code reviews, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices
•Contribute to design discussions, sprint planning, and estimation sessions with the product team
•Continuously improve coding skills through learning, practice, and mentorship
•Adhere to the company’s secure coding standards and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities throughout the development lifecycle
•Implement and review security controls during design, development, and deployment phases
•Ensure data security and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR)
•Proactively identify, report, and remediate any suspected security incidents or vulnerabilities
•Maintain awareness of current security threats and emerging technologies, and apply best practices to prevent vulnerabilities in libraries, frameworks, and integrations
•Support unit testing, integration testing, and automated test coverage to ensure software reliability
•Assist in performance tuning and database optimization to improve application efficiency

Qualifications:
• BSc (Computer Science or Information Systems)/ BCom (Information Systems)/A National Diploma in IT/and or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge of basic programming languages like C#
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft SQL Server
• Excellent understanding of T-SQL programming
• Strong analytical skills
• Highly developed attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• Knowledge of databases and operating systems
Technical Competencies
• Programming Languages: C#, .NET framework, object-oriented programming
• Database Management: Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, query optimization, database design principles
• Version Control: GIT or TFS, branching, merging, and pull request workflows
• Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive design principles
• Testing & Quality: Unit testing, integration testing, basic knowledge of test-driven development (TDD), automated testing concepts
• Security & Compliance: Secure coding practices, awareness of common security vulnerabilities, handling data in compliance with regulations (POPIA, GDPR)
• Performance & Optimization: Code optimization, debugging, and performance tuning
• Development Practices: Agile methodology, participation in sprint planning, estimation, and code review processes
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Ability to troubleshoot complex issues, analyze system behavior, and propose effective solutions