š OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWSPARK Schools is actively recruiting for a Senior Software Developer - SPARK Schools Support Office - 2026 position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector looking to advance their careers.
šÆ IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profileā¢ Experience Level: 7 - 10 years ā¢ Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent ā¢ Industry Focus: Data / Business / Analysis / Ai ā¢ Location Preference: in Gauteng
š¼ WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThe Senior Software Developer - SPARK Schools Support Office - 2026 position is an important role within the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
š CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Data / Business / Analysis / Ai offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
š APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Senior Software Developer - SPARK Schools Support Office - 2026 position, ensure your CV highlights: ā¢ Relevant experience matching the 7 - 10 years requirement ā¢ Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor ā¢ Specific achievements in the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai field ā¢ Any certifications or specialized training
š SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Purpose of the roleSPARKās technology ecosystem, spanning a scholar information system, CRM, ERP, and multiple integrated platforms, is the operational backbone of a 26-school network. That ecosystem must be scalable, secure, and reliable. The Senior Software Developer exists to ensure it is architecting solutions that meet SPARKās current needs, designing for future growth, and building a development team that can sustain and extend that infrastructure. SPARK believes that software excellence is a multiplier, well-built systems reduce administrative burden, enable data-driven decisions, and free teachers to focus on scholars. This role makes software excellence a consistent standard through architectural rigor, quality code practices, and a team culture where every developer grows.
Reports To: Head of IT
RequirementsResponsibilitiesHigh-quality, scalable software solutions are designed and delivered on time meeting both technical standards and SPARKās operational requirements across core systems. SPARKās software architecture is robust, secure, and capable of supporting the growth of a 26-school network with technical debt tracked and addressed each sprint. Junior developers grow in capability and confidence through structured mentorship, constructive code reviews, and consistent technical guidance. Code quality standards are set, enforced, and continuously improved with defect rates and production incidents trending downward quarter-on-quarter. Technical documentation for all major systems, APIs, and architectural decisions is current, complete, and accessible to the full development team.
What we are looking forSPARK is high-expectations, high-support, and high-pace. You will thrive here if you are:
SPARK is high-expectations, high-support, and high-pace. You will thrive here if you are: Architecturally minded, you design for scalability and maintainability, not just immediate function. A natural mentor: you find genuine satisfaction in a junior developerās growth, not just in your own technical achievement. Quality-obsessed: you hold the whole team to the same standard you hold yourself, and you do it through coaching, not criticism. Stakeholder-fluent, you translate complex business requirements into technical solutions without condescension. Proactive about technical debt: you track it, prioritise it, and resolve it per sprint, you do not let it accumulate. Mission-connected: you understand that the systems you build directly shape how 16,000 scholars experience their education.
Qualifications and CriteriaThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteriaQualification: Bachelorās degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; or equivalent demonstrated professional experience Registration: Not applicable Experience: Minimum 7ā10 years in software development with at least 2 years in a senior or technical lead role; multiple languages and frameworks required Language: Strong command of English (written and spoken) Criminal Record: Clear criminal record, SAPS clearance certificate required
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