Junior Software Developer (C#, VB.Net, SQL Server, Sybase, Oracle, Asp.Net)

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
• No prior experience required; recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• 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