Our Scrums.com story

At Scrums.com, we believe the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent. For over a decade, we have been pioneering world-class software development for a global audience. We are the leading custom software development company from Africa that, like any great tech company, was founded in a garage. Scrums.com has now grown to more than 350 of the best AI-powered software engineering experts, building world-class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents.

‍ Looking ahead, we remain committed to growing Africa's tech ecosystems. Africa is home to the world's youngest population, with over 50% of Africans under the age of 25. Recent estimates indicate there are over 700,000 professional software developers across Africa today. That number is projected to double by 2025. We believe in the future of African tech talent and the impact it will have on scaling global companies.

Accelerating business growth with expert tech talent

Trusted by 400+ companies, Scrums.com helps businesses scale with our cloud-based engineering subscription platform, offering consistent, cost-effective AI-powered experts, teams, and reliable developer analytics.

Location

Sandton

Contract Type

Independent Contractor Agreement 

Engagement Length

6 months (Possibility of renewal/ extension) 

Years of Experience 

5+ years (in a similar role)

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Certifications

Advantageous

Work Model

Onsite (5 days) 

Key Skills

C# (.NET 8, .NET Core 8)

Angular 

Next.js 

MongoDB 

SQL Server

Kubernetes

ADO

CI/CD

NestJS

Responsibilities

Software development and implementation: 

Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex web applications. Utilize your expertise in programming languages, frameworks, and libraries to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions that meet business requirements.

Technical design and architecture: 

Take a leading role in the design and architecture of software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, establish best practices, and drive technical innovation.

Code review and quality assurance: 

Conduct comprehensive code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and best practices. Mentor junior engineers, provide constructive feedback, and help drive continuous improvement in code quality and maintainability.

Technical leadership and collaboration: 

Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of engineers. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing, mentorship, and teamwork. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Troubleshooting and problem-solving: 

Investigate and resolve complex technical issues that arise during the software development lifecycle. Utilize advanced problem-solving skills to diagnose and address software defects, performance bottlenecks, and system failures. Provide guidance and support to team members in resolving technical challenges.

Research and innovation: 

Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices. Conduct research and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to drive innovation and enhance development processes. Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and tooling enhancements.

Requirements

Education and experience: 

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Extensive experience in software development, including significant hands-on experience in building and delivering web applications.

Demonstrated experience in leading software development projects or teams.

System design and architecture: 

Strong understanding of software design principles, architectural patterns, and system scalability.

Experience in designing and architecting complex, distributed, and highly available systems.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.

Quality assurance and testing: 

Proficient in implementing and driving software testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing.

Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Strong focus on code quality, performance optimization, and security best practices.

Leadership and collaboration: 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Experience in providing technical mentorship, coaching, and guidance to junior engineers.

Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives and influence technical decision-making.

Additional Requirements

Software Development & Implementation:

Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-quality web applications.

Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for backend services using C# (.NET 8, .NET Core)

Develop and maintain front-end applications using Angular and Next.js

Ensure seamless integration with MongoDB and other data sources.

Technical Architecture & Design:

Collaborate with architects and engineers to define scalable and resilient system architectures.

Design and implement microservices-based solutions to improve application performance.

Optimize database performance and manage data flows efficiently