Lead Application Developer

DLK Group.com

Office

Cape Town, South Africa

Contract

Summary:

This position is centered on the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality applications and systems. As a senior developer, you will be instrumental in leading technical decisions, providing architectural guidance, and mentoring junior team members. Your expertise is essential for ensuring compliance with coding standards and best practices in security and performance. Collaborating closely with business analysts, project managers, and stakeholders, you will translate requirements into effective solutions. Additionally, you will be responsible for debugging, optimizing, and maintaining legacy systems while staying updated on emerging technologies to recommend enhancements.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications and systems.
Lead technical decision-making and provide architectural guidance.
Mentor junior developers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices in security and performance.
Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions.
Debug, optimize, and maintain legacy systems as needed.
Stay informed about emerging technologies and propose improvements.

Requirements

Extensive experience as a senior developer.
Strong proficiency in .Net (C#), JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.
Solid experience with databases (e.g., SQL/NoSQL), APIs, and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure).
Familiarity with agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, automated testing).
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively on large projects.