SQL/.NET DEVELOPER CAPE TOWN IN SOUTH AFRICA

Position Overview: Working under the guidance of the Strategic Information specialist, the.Net developer is responsible for designing, modifying, developing and writing software programming applications and components. This position will also be responsible for data transformation and import/export from a variety of sources.  Key responsibilities: Utilize established development tools, guidelines and conventions including but not limited to: ASP.NET, SQL Server, HTML, CSS, Javascript and C#/VB.NET and ensure that all work performed and decisions made have taken all the technical guidelines into consideration. Design, code, unit test and document windows and web software applications Create technical specifications and test plans Work on solving incoherencies in the detailed technical specifications and ask for or propose changes Write code or paramenters to provide software components according to technical specifications Maintain existing software systems by identifying and correcting software defects Maintain and optimise source code Escalate live errors and service problems to the relvent stakeholders to limit downtime and resolve the problems immediatley Rollout/publish to QA and production environment, ensuring back-up/rollback ability Database development and design Development of stored procedures, functions and views Database administration Data transformation Data import and export Qualifications: Software development orientated 3/4 year degree or equivalent (e.g. B.Com Information Systems or BSc Comp Science or Elec Eng) 3 - 5 years’ formal experience in developing software Skilled in.Net programming in Visual Studio , ASP.NET, MVC, WCF or Web API, REST or SOAP API web services and SQL Strong Database skills (Microsoft SQL ) Advanced Access and Excel Proficiency in HTML,JQuery, CSS, AJAX and Javascript Working knowledge of OO design and common design patterns Working knowledge of Windows server and IIS platform Familiarity with Agile engineering practices Strong numerical/statistical/mathematical aptitude Experienced in driving projects from start to finish. Ability to successfully train and make presentation to clients and colleagues Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision, is a team player and a self-starter  Outgoing professional personality with good technical documentation, written and oral communication skills