Senior Systems Developer

Job Description

DLK Group is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Systems Developer to support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of critical healthcare business applications for our client, based in East London, Eastern Cape.

We are looking for a proactive, solutions-driven professional with strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders and IT teams. The ideal candidate will also provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers while contributing to the digital transformation and operational efficiency of healthcare services.

Requirements

Technical Requirements

• LAMP Stack Development: Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP
• HTML: Hypertext Markup Language
• PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor
• SQL: Structured Query Language, including complex queries
• Database Design and Management
• Advanced JavaScript Programming
• XML (Extensible Markup Language)
• Object-Oriented Development
• Data Analysis using tools such as Microsoft Power BI
• Development of customised web-based reports and dashboards
• Azure Virtual Server Design and Administration
• Advanced Linux server administration
• HL7 Coding and Systems Integration via Mirth/NextGen
• Sound knowledge of the South African Health Normative Standard Framework and underlying profiles and technologies
• Use of Microsoft DevOps environment

Functional Requirements

• Knowledge of the development of E-Health applications
• Analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into systems design
• Development of applications from technical specifications
• Code reviews and testing (unit, automated, regression)
• Documentation and user training
• Collaboration with clinical staff, system administrators, and other departments
• Mentoring junior developers

Minimum Qualification and Experience Required

• Degree/National Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology
  
• 10 years of working experience in information systems design and development
  

Minimum Experience Years

• System analysis and system design experience: 10 years
• Strong object-oriented development: 10 years
• Experience in application configuration, maintenance, and support: 10 years
• Systems integrations: 5 years
• Strong understanding of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, XML, PHP): 10 years
• Experience with responsive web design and accessibility standards: 10 years
• Knowledge of backend technologies (APIs, database management using SQL databases): 10 years
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, Amazon): 5 years
• Expertise in handling and processing large datasets: 10 years
• Experience with data integration tools and technologies (ETL, data warehousing, data analytics frameworks): 10 years
• Strong understanding of security best practices (data encryption, secure coding, authentication, authorisation, compliance with ICT regulations): 10 years
• Strong debugging skills and familiarity with debugging tools: 10 years
• Understanding of healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR): 3 years
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR), Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and/or electronic health patient-centric systems: 3 years
• Awareness of healthcare workflows and processes (patient management, billing, insurance processing): 3 years
• Familiarity with integrating health applications with other systems (HL7 interfaces, APIs for clinical systems): 3 years
• Experience with interoperability protocols (HL7, DICOM, FHIR): 3 years
• Strong analytical skills to understand complex requirements and design efficient solutions: 10 years
• Ability to work effectively in a team, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with other departments: 10years
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical team members and vice versa: 10 years
• Strong Linux server setup, configuration, and management: 5 years
• Providing training to end users: 10 years

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates passion and commitment to excellence
• Commitment to high performance
• Delivery-focused and goal-driven
• Interest and passion for ICT
• Willingness to go the extra mile
• Attention to detail
• Sets high standards and gets work done correctly the first time

Leadership

• Understands their impact on others and the organisation’s culture
• Plays a leading and supporting role in implementing initiatives at a team level
• Builds effective relationships with line management, team members, and customers
• Engages and cooperates with line management and team members to achieve operating and team goals