Senior Systems Developer

12 hours ago

Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

About the Role:

A leading investment advisory and consulting organisation is transitioning toward a tech-enabled, systems-driven operating model designed to scale consulting, research, reporting, and SaaS offerings. The Systems Development Team plays a central role in this transformation, building platforms that power internal operations, client delivery, and external technology solutions.

We are seeking a Senior Systems Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and user-centric systems. This role is pivotal in driving the organisation's evolution into a high-growth, technology-driven business.

Key Responsibilities:

Systems Design & Architecture

  • Lead the design and development of core systems platforms supporting automation, reporting, and SaaS solutions.
  • Architect scalable solutions for client reporting, investment modelling, and process automation.
  • Ensure seamless integration between internal tools and external data sources.

Development & Delivery

  • Build and maintain applications, APIs, and services that support consulting, research, and reporting functions.
  • Develop SaaS products, including ESG tools, economic scenario generators, and related modules.
  • Implement best practices in coding standards, testing, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
  • Support the development of the long-term systems and automation roadmap.

Governance & Quality

  • Ensure all systems meet data security, compliance, and governance standards.
  • Conduct performance reviews of systems and recommend technical improvements.
  • Document systems architecture, processes, and code for long-term maintainability.

Experience & Qualifications:

Formal Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

  • 6–10 years of software development experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.
  • Demonstrated experience building scalable enterprise systems or SaaS platforms.

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, R, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#.
  • Experience working with SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and data modelling.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and container tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with reporting/visualisation tools (Power BI, Shiny, Tableau) advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, and systems integration.
  • Knowledge of financial or investment systems is beneficial.

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