Job Description

Job Summary
Development and maintenance of web-based in-house software applications using JavaScript, PHP and SQL. These include but are not limited to ERP systems, financial, payroll and mobile applications, and integration of 3rd party applications.
Quoting of new projects or added functionalities, and support on existing and newly developed projects.

Responsibilities

Development

• Interpreting specifications and identifying user/application requirements
• Provide accurate time-based quotations for requested functionality and changes
• Conducting research on possible solutions for operational or administrative concerns or issues
• Development and maintenance of RESTful APIs in PHP according to the development structure and conventions followed in each application
• Communication to MSSQL and MySQL/MariaDB databases
• Integration of 3rd party software into our systems using PHP (Pastel, TomTom, )
• Development of client-side modules in HTML/CSS/Javascript (jQuery combined with an in-house developed Javascript framework)
• Co-manage version management and publishing of updates to the production environment
• Liaising with other in-house and outsourced developers
• Performance testing of applications and modules
• Review code from existing modules, or new modules created by other developers
• Ensuring technical software and data flow documentation is available for each module

Support

• Provide 3rd level support for all developed applications

Requirements

• Matric, with additional software development certifications or a degree related to the field of software development, or the equivalent in experience
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar role
• High proficiency in JavaScript, jQuery, SQL and PHP
• Relevant experience, knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of Java, SSH and Linux web server commands is a bonus
• Knowledge of the waste industry or financial processes is a bonus

Employment will be implemented in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.
Only Applicants being considered for the vacancy will be contacted.

Closing date: 11th August 2023

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