Senior Developer Job

Job Description

OVERVIEW

Job Title

Senior Developer

Job Code

Grade

I2

Direct Reporting Relationships

Division

Department

Section

Unit

ROLE PURPOSE

The aim is to state the overall significance of the job from the organization’s perspective.

Write high-quality code, contribute to successful project delivery, and collaboratively solve technical challenges to create reliable and efficient software solutions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

This section describes the principal outputs required from the job.

Key Accountabilities

Key Activities

Coding and Development

• Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code for complex software applications, often taking a lead role in software design and architecture.
• Analyze and solve complex technical problems, making critical decisions regarding architecture, tools, and technologies.
• Use version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage code changes, branches, and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Optimize software performance and scalability, identifying and addressing bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

Testing and Debugging

• Write unit tests, perform debugging, and troubleshoot software defects to ensure the reliability and quality of the software.
• Optimize software performance and scalability, identifying and addressing bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Maintain and enhance existing software applications, applying updates, bug fixes, and improvements.

Technical Documentation and Quality Assurance

• Ensure that software adheres to defined quality and security standards, conducting thorough testing and validation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, API documentation, and development guidelines.