Software Developer Contractor
Job Location:
Midrand - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Software Developer Contractor (Midrand On-site)
Overview:
Our client is seeking a hands-on Software Developer to maintain and enhance legacy systems while supporting modernisation in a high-pressure operational environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop new features and system enhancements
- Maintain and stabilise legacy systems
- Troubleshoot production and critical issues
- Support real-time operational systems
- Ensure security and data protection compliance
- Collaborate across business ops and IT
- Contribute to technical and architectural improvements
Core Skills (Mandatory):
- C (strong proficiency)
- SQL & Oracle RDBMS
- Linux/Unix
- Secure coding (OWASP input validation access control)
- Oracle Pro*C
Requirements:
- 3 years development experience
- Degree/Diploma advantageous
- Proven delivery of production-ready solutions
- On-site in Midrand (full-time NDA required)
Advantageous:
- React / Go PHP
- Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Rule-based systems large datasets batch processing
- Real-time / 24/7 environments (e.g. logistics transport workforce planning)
Competencies:
- Strong problem-solving and ownership
- Works under pressure
- Adaptable resilient detail-oriented
- Able to work with complex legacy codebases and incremental changes