Full Stack Software Developer needed at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

Key responsibilities:

• Develop decision support systems based on processing of satellite image datacubes for Precision Agriculture (time series analysis and mapping to support real-time monitoring of crop growth and development);
• Develop cloud-based Software (Java and Python routines) solutions for Precision Agriculture;
• Develop frontend websites for data delivery and information visualisation;
• Perform and play a leading role in geospatial modelling activities such as model preparation, simulations and analysis, method & code development as well as model validation and verification;
• Pilot Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or drones and pre-process drone data;
• Contribute technically on large and complex projects, using cutting-edge data, simulation, technology and innovative designs;
• Provide system architecture support through high-level system designs, and contribute to development activities that translate system designs into working systems;
• Contribute to the technology research of the group by creating and publishing research outputs, such as scientific conference papers and journal articles in selected topics of interest;
• Perform project management tasks such as project plan scoping, managing, controlling, and closing out, including time sheet management, procurement activities, ethical clearance applications;
• Liaise with clients and respond to client instructions and requests.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• An Honours degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology or related fields with at least three years’ practical experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer/Developer;
• A Masters’ degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology or related fields will be an added advantage;
• Experience with cloud-based technologies and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud);
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git);
• Familiarity with agile development practices;
• Familiarity with database systems and SQL;
• Strong proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, C++, Python, or Ruby.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities;
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming;
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;
• UAV pilot certification would be an added advantage;
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).