C# Developer; Team Lead & Mentor

Position: C# Developer (Team Lead & Mentor)

Location:
Pretoria

Is technology your soulmate? Do you speak fluent geek? Are you socially adept and inspired by problem-solving? Raise your hand if that’s you because we’re hiring!

It’s our mission to unleash the potential in our team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse and each individual feels that they belong. That’s why we want you to join us in the capacity of C# Developer (Team Lead & Mentor). This role plays an integral part in our team, as you will be supporting the IT requirements of a group of entrepreneurial Financial companies.

So, who are we and why would you want to join us?

We are a leading-edge technology company working with one-of-a-kind applications that support a wide range of IT services. Our fast-paced environment will positively challenge you and keep you engaged as you navigate through changing priorities and varying demands. We work smart, we work hard, but we have fun doing it! (Oh and sometimes we have to put in a few hours after work or on weekends, but nothing too hectic.)

Should you wish to join our team, you will get exposure to an extensive variety of industries, passionate executives with a wealth of knowledge, experienced professionals, and diverse IT applications. Let’s face it…you’ll be working with proper stuff and meeting influential people!

Companies in our group include:

• LNDR – a lending solutions provider
• Aluma Capital – Asset and Fund Manager
• Cryosave – A bank for newborn stem cells
• APS – an outsourced call centre management company

What can we offer you? Some of our benefits include:

• Modern fit-for-purpose people practices.
• Working in a state-of-the-art tech building that includes access to on-site gym to help you grow your fitness as much as you do your brain.
• Two on-site restaurants that will have you inhaling aromas of mouth-watering lunchtime dishes, and freshly brewed coffee. At Fintech campus that’s just a part of the rhythm of the day.

Great, so who would be a good fit?

We are looking for a skilled C# Developer (Team Lead & Mentor) who prides themselves in ensuring that the group of companies have access to reliable and bespoke software to do business, through applying unrivalled mentorship and guidance to their team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with people and providing efficient and friendly service, making sure all staff have the tech they need.

Someone who contributes to the development of software, web, and mobile applications that facilitates the achievement of business outcomes and improves business efficiencies and processes through leveraging technology. Coupled with their passion and enthusiasm relating to all things IT, they will monitor and maintain these programmes ensuring everything works, like clockwork!

Key accountabilities

• Prepare specialised code as required by the product definition to enable application development;
• Contribute technical expertise to requirements analysis to enhance the quality of the solution design;
• Complete testing and gathering of feedback to improve the quality and reduce the operational risk of the developed application;
• Undertake post-release activities to develop a base of knowledge to be incorporated in future build and release cycles;
• Provide 3rd level application support and problem resolution to minimise the impact of application related service outages.

You may be wondering, what would such a fantastic individual’s duties include?

• Work closely with business staff to ensure solutions adhere to client standards and fit their strategic enterprise architecture;
• Define and manage non-functional requirements, including working with others to ensure these requirements have been met;
• Define and organize development tasks and apply accurate estimation of these tasks;
• Work closely with members of the development team to ensure that the software design and implementation meet the architectural goals and quality standards;
• Provide support to the business analysts, and other project team members, during functional requirements definition to ensure that functionality is both technically achievable and feasible within the project…