Job Description

The Virtual Agent South Africa, an innovative and rapidly expanding PropTech business, has a permanent vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Software Developer, based in Umhlanga.We are looking for an enthusiastic Software Developer who will be responsible for design, building code and implementation as specified within the project plan and accordance with defined business needs. We are looking for an excellent communicator with superior technical skills and the drive to want to make a difference.

• Reports to: Product Manager @ The Virtual Agent

About the Company:The Virtual Agent South Africa is one of the most innovative and rapidly expanding PropTech businesses having specializedin building a complete Data and CRM solution for the Real Estate Market in South Africa. With big plans, we are continuing to grow which is why we are looking for technology professionals to take up key positions in Software Development team. Here, people can work independently, create their own vision in line with company plans and execute to deliver revenue growth.Qualities:

• Take ownership of your career and are ready for your next move
• Analytical and you know how to translate problems into clear solutions
• Curious and result driven, looking for continuous improvements
• Working experience in the building SaaS products

Technical Analysis and Design:

• Technical analysis & design
• Ability to understand and interpret requirements and technical specifications
• Ability to produce technical specifications of small-medium complexity programs
• Ability to produce database designs
• Ability to provide technical estimates to work

Development:

• Inspire innovation in the team and company
• Create and amend world class SAAS programs in accordance with the design, agreed development standards and tools to achieve a well-engineered solution
• Maintain documentation and project files with respect to progress, problems, needed changes, etc., and provide regular reports on such to the Team / Project leader and/or Systems
• Review technical deliverables and manage quality in order to ensure that what has been built meets user expectation
• Provide technical, functional and operation support for existing software applications

Testing:

• Construct, interpret and execute system and program test plans to verify correct operation of completed systems
• Plan, design,and conduct test of program; correcting errors and re-test to achieve an error free result

Skills and Competency:

• Is a self-starter who requires minimal supervision andtakes high ownership of work assigned
• Must be able to provide guidance and support to junior developers to ensure that project deliverables are met in the required quality standards, time

• Takes a logical, analytical approach to problem solving and pays close attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work from test scripts as well as the ability to complete independent, non-script based testing
• Good communications skills (verbal and written)
• Experience using different development methodologies by the organization
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks, maintains good rapport within the team, provides strong contribution and feedback to/ from the team lead
• Contributes towards improving development/ support process
• Focus on evaluating and analyzing flaws/ discrepancies in system, and ability to implement efficient, high-quality solutions
• Work well with others as part of a team

Education and Qualifications:

• BSc (Comput

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