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C# Software Developer

DotActiv offers all-in-one category management software and services that allow users to automate the creation of data-driven planograms, localised assortment and floor plans, and retail analytics.

DotActiv

Employee count: 51-200

Salary: 360k-420k USD

South Africa only

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At DotActiv, we pride ourselves on providing the South African retail market with high-quality category management software and advisory services aimed at making in-store shopping an all-round better experience. The purpose of our existence is: “To accelerate the world’s transition to retail sustainability through category management that simultaneously delivers remarkable performance, exceptional shopping experiences and meaningful strides towards sustainability.

C# software developers at DotActiv utilise a technology stack that includes the ASP.NET Core Web API framework in combination with the AngularJS framework to deliver a Single Page Application solution based on a Microsoft SQL database. We also utilise Xamarin to develop our mobile solutions as this allows us the ability to share a single codebase with our .NET Core framework web-based applications.


RESPONSIBILITIES
• Translating application storyboards and use cases into functional applications;
• Designing, building, and maintaining efficient, reusable, and reliable C# code;
• Ensuring the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications;
• Identifying bottlenecks and bugs, and devising solutions to these problems; and
• Maintaining code quality, organisation, and automatisation.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of 3 years relevant development experience and expertise in an IT development environment
  • Grade 12 as per the national senior certificate requirements (Umalusi endorsed and must include higher grade Mathematics with a minimum of 70%);
  • A relevant IT certification by a recognised and acknowledged issuing authority. For example, A+, N+, MCSE, MCP, MCT, VCP, VCSP and more;
  • Proficient in C#, with a good knowledge of its ecosystems;
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming;
  • Skill for writing reusable C# libraries;
  • Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application;
  • Familiarity with continuous integration, Microsft SQL, Json, Angular, and .Net Framework;
  • Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests;
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (such as Git);

ADVANTAGEOUS

  • Experience or exposure to Machine Learning; and or
  • Imagine Recognition; and or
  • Cloud Computing; and or
  • AI Software Development; and or
  • Experience or exposure to Computer Vision Technology.

Benefits

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM DOTACTIV

  • You’ll receive a Cost to Company of between R30k and R35k, depending on your qualifications and experience;
  • This is a remote-working position, which allows you the flexibility to be based anywhere in South Africa.
  • You’ll have a say over product decisions. Read this piece for more information
  • You’ll have a chance to upskill yourself in any field that adds value to your current position;

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Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level

Salary

Salary: 360k-420k USD

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

South Africa +/- 0 hours

About DotActiv

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DotActiv is a company specializing in retail software solutions designed to optimize product planning and category management. Their offerings include planogram generation, floor planning, assortment planning, and retail analytics, all aimed at enhancing the efficiency and profitability of retail operations. DotActiv serves retailers, suppliers, and brand owners, providing them with tools to increase sales through improved in-store experiences and data-driven decision-making. They also offer professional services such as training and custom development to support businesses in implementing their solutions effectively. The company prides itself on providing the global retail market with high-quality category management software and unrivalled services that improve the in-store shopping experience for everyone. DotActiv believes in the critical need to accelerate the global retail market towards sustainability to help serve the well-being of shoppers for generations to come. Their deeply integrated all-in-one category management software reduces the complexity of the interdependent nature of data-driven clustering, assortment, floor and shelf planning.

The history of DotActiv dates back to 1991 when it was launched as an independent Category Management consultancy called CMS (Computerised Merchandising Services), co-founded by John Dorfling and Anton Roux. In 2001, the company was renamed DotActiv and became the first company to create a data-driven category management system. DotActiv offers retailers across all formats category management solutions that enable them to use their retail data to create data-driven product layouts, localised assortments, and advanced retail analytics. With their software and services, retailers can create better shopping experiences for shoppers, improve stock turnover and profitability, and enhance their overall business performance. Suppliers are offered an exhaustive mix of category management software, training, support, and professional services to empower them to help retailers grow their categories. The purpose of DotActiv's existence is stated as: 'To accelerate the world's transition to retail sustainability through category management that simultaneously delivers remarkable performance, exceptional shopping experiences and meaningful strides towards sustainability.' The company emphasizes a service-first approach, specializing in enabling clients globally to unlock category performance through deep expertise, powerful software, and proprietary processes.

Employee benefits

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Transparent job grading system

We offer you a transparent job grading system.

Upskilling opportunities

You'll have a chance to upskill yourself in any field that adds value to your current position.

Developmental path

We offer you a developmental path specific to your circumstances, allowing you to track your progress.

Remote working position

This is a remote-working position, which allows you the flexibility to be based anywhere in South Africa.

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