Java Developer

A company based in Centurion is looking for a Java Developer, this position will  challenge software engineering as well as people skills, position consists of Designing and solving integrated systems and patterns using  Java EE, Maven, Jenkins CI, Docker, Amazon Web Services, Oracle, WebSphere Liberty, Angular, AIX and Linux., new software developments.

Responsibilities and work outputs

• Develop software based on technical design (Internal Process).
• New technologies/methodologies, business changes and internal system changes in order to align system development with best practices and system architecture.
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct analysis and prioritise requests.
• Design of scalable solutions that supports the system architecture.
• Translate business requirements into workable solutions and document solution into technical specifications.
• Design and code new software functionality using code that is scalable, readable, maintainable and re-usable.
• Maintain productive working relationships with peers and organizational and role players to achieve effective collaboration.
• Provide stakeholder with regular feedback on the technical design and timelines for solution in order to manage expectations.
• Contribute to business analysts and testing team in developing, testing and deploying new software system components or software system enhancements.
• Collaborate with testing team to co-create test cases.
  • Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service Self-management and teamwork (People).
  • Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders. • Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
  • Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
  • Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
  • Take ownership for driving career development Contribute to financial controls and planning (Finance).
  • Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
  • Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.
  • Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Competencies Required

• Examining Information
• Articulating Information
• Managing Tasks
• Interpreting Data
• Challenging Ideas
• Producing Output
• Developing Expertise
• Team Working

Skills Required

• Java EE (Not Spring)
• GitLab
• Jenkins
• Ansible
• Linux/AIX
• REST
• Back End Development
• Object Orientated development and design
• WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Liberty Server

Experience and Qualifications

• 5-7 years' intermediate/senior java development experience using Java EE on Unix based platforms.
• Relevant IT qualification.
• Relevant post graduate IT qualification.

Java skills:

• 5 years Software Development experience in a distributed computing environment using Java EE.
• Solid (Java EE) back-end development experience.
• Advanced understanding and everyday use of OO principles such as inheritance, interfaces, abstract classes, etc.
• Good systems and code design skills including good documentations skills where necessary.
• Understanding and experience with micro-services.
• Strong knowledge of REST API designs.
• Strong knowledge with CI/CD principles.

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