Software Developer – Job Description
Job Title: Software Developer
Department: Information Technology / Engineering
Reports To: Technical Lead / Engineering Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software applications. The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience working with modern development frameworks and technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Software Development
- Design, develop, and implement scalable software applications.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Develop APIs, web applications, and backend services.
- Participate in the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Testing & Quality Assurance
- Perform unit testing, integration testing, and debugging.
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues.
- Ensure software quality, security, and reliability.
Collaboration & Support
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and QA teams.
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
- Document technical specifications and development processes.
- Provide ongoing support and enhancements for existing applications.
Continuous Improvement
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Contribute to system architecture and technology decisions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 2–5 years of software development experience.
- Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, PHP, or Node.js.
- Experience with databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or SQL Server.
- Understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and cloud technologies.
- Familiarity with Git and version control systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of React, Angular, Vue.js, or similar frameworks.
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
Key Skills
- Software Development
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- API Development
- Database Management
- Problem Solving
- Debugging & Testing
- Cloud Computing
- Agile Development
- Git & Version Control
- Team Collaboration
KPIs
- Timely delivery of development tasks.
- Code quality and maintainability.
- Application performance and reliability.
- Defect resolution time.
- Contribution to team productivity and innovation.