SAMRC

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIVISION

(Office bound - Cape Town Office)

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.

Individuals are invited to submit applications in response to the following position:

Senior Software Developer

Permanent Post

The SAMRC’s, IT Services Division, has a vacancy for a self-driven and results oriented individual to fill the above position. The incumbent will be expected to assist in the development and maintenance of software applications. The software applications will include but not limited to ASP.NET, .net Core, C#, Reporting services and other Microsoft development tools. The incumbent may also be required to assist with the administration of SQL servers. In addition, they will be required to solve software problems on a variety of platforms and assist users with their queries.

Core Requirements:

  • 3-year National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology or other relevant qualification
  • 8+ years’ development experience using C#, ASP.net, .net Core
  • A valid driver’s license

Preferred Requirements:

  • Microsoft Certifications: MCSD or Current Microsoft Developer Certifications
  • 10+ years’ development experience using C#, ASP.net, .net Core.

Responsibilities:

  • Software Development:
    • Efficiently design, create, and maintain software solutions tailored to meet specific requirements, ensuring optimal functionality and usability.
  • Deployment Plans:
    • Strategically devise and implement comprehensive deployment plans, ensuring seamless integration of software solutions into existing systems while minimizing disruption.
  • Customer Support and Issue Resolution:
    • Provide proactive and responsive customer support, swiftly addressing, and resolving issues to enhance user satisfaction and maintain a positive customer experience.
  • Testing and Quality Assurance:
    • Rigorously conduct testing and quality assurance processes to validate the functionality, security, and performance of software products, ensuring adherence to established standards.
  • Documentation and Compliance:
    • Thoroughly document development processes, system functionalities, and compliance measures, fostering transparency and adherence to regulatory standards.
  • System Maintenance:
    • Proactively monitor, manage, and optimize system performance, addressing potential issues and implementing preventive measures to ensure continuous and reliable operation.
  • Performing Updates and Patches:
    • Methodically execute timely updates and patches to enhance software security, resolve vulnerabilities, and introduce new features, ensuring the system remains current and resilient.
  • Troubleshooting:
    • Swiftly identify and resolve technical issues through systematic troubleshooting methods, minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth system operation.
  • Disaster Recovery:
    • Develop and implement robust disaster recovery plans to safeguard data integrity and system functionality in the face of unforeseen events, facilitating prompt and effective recovery processes.

Skills and competencies:

  • C# ; ASP.Net development
  • Object Orientated design and development.
  • Javascript ; JQuery ; Bootstrap ; CSS ; SQL
  • Source Control (Git)
  • DevOps
  • Active Directory
  • Customer-Centric Attitude
  • Project Management

Additional Advantages:

  • Work experience Microsoft Reporting Tools such as PowerBI
  • Work experience Software installation and trouble shooting.
  • Experience with technologies such as Active Directory, user or security group access management
  • MS Azure experience
  • It is essential to have good people skills and must be highly motivated, dedicated and punctual.
  • May be required to work after hours on occasion.

Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office 021-938 0648 before the closing date.

A salary will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.

Closing date: 18 October 2024

PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R642C) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.

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