Software Engineer

5 days ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Magic Orange Pty Limited Full time R60 000 - R120 000 per year
MagicOrange is a globally recognized leader in the IT Financial Management Software market, as acknowledged by Gartner. With customers and a strong presence on four continents, we are a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider in a high-growth phase. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations, enhancing their value through our innovative software solutions

Location: Durban - KwaZulu Natal or Sandton - Gauteng, South Africa

Position Summary:

The Software Engineer will design, develop, and implement functional software solutions for MagicOrange's innovative profitability and cost transparency product. As a key member of the MagicOrange team, this individual will work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with both user requirements and business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional software development skills, the ability to prioritize effectively, and a proven track record of delivering successful solutions. They must be able to manage multiple responsibilities within a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong analytical capabilities and a creative approach to problem-solving. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to advance their career while making a measurable impact on the business.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Software Development: Design, develop, and implement high-quality software solutions that align with the business objectives of MagicOrange, ensuring that they meet user needs and functional requirements.
  • SQL Development and Optimization: Write, optimize, and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and views to manage large datasets and ensure optimal. Implement performance tuning techniques to enhance system responsiveness.
  • Database Design and Management: Design efficient and scalable database structures, ensuring proper normalization and optimization of data storage and retrieval processes.
  • Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and business analysts, to understand software requirements and deliver solutions that drive measurable business results.
  • Databricks Implementation and Upskilling: Utilize Databricks for advanced data analytics and processing. If unfamiliar with Databricks, the role includes opportunities for upskilling to gain proficiency in the platform.
  • Code Quality and Testing: Ensure that all code written follows best practices in terms of quality, security, and performance. This includes participating in code reviews, writing unit tests, and conducting system tests to guarantee robust solutions.
  • Problem Solving and Innovation: Analyze complex business challenges and create innovative technical solutions, leveraging data-driven insights and modern software development techniques to deliver value.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with new technologies and trends in software development, and continuously seek opportunities for improving existing solutions and processes.
  • Project and Task Management: Prioritize tasks effectively, managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines while ensuring high-quality delivery of software products.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Document technical designs, database schemas, and solutions, ensuring clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Regularly report on progress and challenges to leadership.
Previous Experience:
  • 3 - 5 years of solid experience as a Full Stack or Backend Engineer, with expertise in SQL, C#, and a good working knowledge of Angular or similar JavaScript-based frameworks
Skills and Requirements

Essential Skills
  • Extensive experience with SQL, including stored procedures, triggers, views, and performance tuning.
  • Strong understanding of database design, normalization, and optimization.
  • Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries and working with large datasets.
  • Excellent knowledge of C#
  • Good working knowledge of Angular or a similar modern JavaScript-based framework
  • Azure experience advantageous
  • AAS experience advantageous
  • Azure DataFactory, Databricks knowledge useful, but not required
Desirable Skills
  • Experience with Databricks is advantageous. If not, the role will include upskilling in Databricks.
  • Experience of visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI
  • Experience with Public Cloud (AWS, Azure etc.)
  • Strong Mathematical, Analytical, Conceptual and Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Solution Driven
  • Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
  • Ability to find the root cause of problems and quickly determine effective solutions
  • Troubleshooting, analytical and attention to details
  • Ability to anticipate risk
Qualifications:
  • Matric
  • A relevant Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
What we offer:
  • Strong entrepreneurial spirit. The ability to make an impact and see the rewards of your efforts.
  • Ongoing training on the latest technologies to aid automation for accountants.
  • Be part of a high growth industry and product.
  • Achallenging career in an innovative company.
  • Opportunity to influence, working in an open climate, close to decision-makers at large blue-chip enterprises with the possibility to make a difference
  • A competitiveremunerationpackage, with flexible pension options.
Join us at MagicOrange and help shape the future of IT Financial Management and FinOps Software by ensuring our customers achieve the highest levels of satisfaction and success.

MagicOrange is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We value and appreciate the diverse contributions and perspectives of all our employees.

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