Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer - iOS
(Hybrid, South Africa) - Sandton, Gauteng (Hybrid)

About Glucode  

Glucode is a company that specialises in designing and developing apps for various businesses worldwide. We help our clients create globally competitive apps across different sectors, such as finance, insurance, health, transport, and entertainment. 

We are a diverse team of dreamers, creators, and problem solvers who believe in making the world a better place through technology. We collaborate with our clients and teams to solve problems in the best possible way and uphold our core values of: curiosity, courage, integrity, quality, and passion. Our mission is to be the best mobile partner for companies and work with those whose values align with our own to create beautifully designed, meaningful, easy to use, mobile apps that make a real impact in the world.

About the Job

Overview

The Senior Software Engineer role is a key position within the engineering team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality products and systems. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate developers
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure the design and implementation of efficient, scalable, and maintainable solutions
• Contribute to the development of the company's technical vision and strategy
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve existing systems and develop innovative solutions

2. Design and Development:

• Design, develop, and implement complex engineering projects, ensuring adherence to best practices and company guidelines
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture, design specifications, and test plans
• Participate in code and design reviews, providing constructive feedback to enhance the quality and maintainability of the codebase

3. Project Management:

• Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Develop and maintain project schedules, identifying risks and mitigating potential roadblocks
• Track and report project progress, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones

4. Quality Assurance:

• Ensure the quality and reliability of products and systems through thorough testing and validation
• Collaborate with the QA team to develop and execute test plans and test cases
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues and defects, implementing long-term solutions to prevent future occurrences

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments (e.g., Product, Sales, Marketing) to ensure alignment of engineering goals with overall business objectives
• Act as a technical liaison between engineering and non-engineering teams, providing clear explanations and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders

6. Other: 

• Complete daily, accurate timesheets that is submitted weekly for review

 Key Competencies

1. Technical Expertise:

• Demonstrated proficiency in one or more programming languages, frameworks, and tools
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, best practices, and design patterns
• Familiarity with system architecture, data structures, algorithms, and performance optimisation techniques

2. Leadership and Mentorship:

• Proven ability to guide, coach, and mentor junior and intermediate developers
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration among team members
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate others towards achieving common goals 

3. Project Management:

• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Experience in developing project schedules, tracking progress, and identifying/mitigating risks
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain focus on project objectives

4. Communication and Collaboration:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on building rapport and fostering teamwork
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners

5. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex technical challenges
• Skilled in evaluating trade-offs and making informed decisions based on available data and resources
• Ability to approach problems creatively

About You

The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about building apps that will have a positive impact on users' lives. You should have a strong background in programming and be able to demonstrate proficiency in a variety of programming languages. Knowledge of Flutter is a plus. Good communication skills are also important, as you will be responsible for writing code, drafting proposals, and submitting pull requests. You possess leadership skills and use these skills to lead others.

Overall, the ideal candidate for this position is passionate about technology, has a strong work ethic, and is committed to delivering high-quality work that will have a positive impact on users' lives.

Core Requirements

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6 + years native iOS development experience, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Demonstrated experience in Objective-C/Swift/UIKit and other native iOS frameworks.
• Experience using AppStore Connect: submitting and managing iOS applications in the App Store.
• Ability to develop reactive native mobile applications using the latest frameworks such as Swift UI and Combine.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrated experience in testing and test automation to ensure the quality of the app.
• Experience using source control systems like Git and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins, Travis CI, or CircleCI.
• Experience in creating and using CocoaPods or Swift Package Manager (SwiftPM) to manage third-party dependencies.
• Demonstrate debugging and problem-solving skills.

Advantageous Skills and Experience

• Previous experience mentoring and leading a team.
• Experience implementing Flutter in native iOS projects.

Our Benefits

• Group Medical Aid percentage contribution.
• Group Life Scheme benefit.
  
• Apple computer: to seamlessly conduct your work.
• Fitness Watch Gift. 
• Home Office Allowance.
• Monthly Cell phone/Data Allowance.
• Personal Device Insurance.

Why Glucode

• We have won a design award for our beautiful office space, and we have won the 'best place to work' award.
• Work on leading and award-winning projects both locally and internationally.
• Frequently engage and collaborate with our leaders and leadership teams.
• Directly engage with clients and team members of various skill levels across disciplines.
• Have influence on a diversity of projects.
• Work on meaningful problems that make the world a better place.
• Be in control of your growth with our Growth Track framework.
• Work with a wide range of exciting technologies.
• We value community and fun with a year-end bash and frequent team outings.

How To Apply
Simply click on the "Apply" button. We value your unique skills and qualities, and to better understand you, we've prepared a few short questions. Take a moment to provide your thoughtful responses, and we look forward to connecting with you soon.

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