Natural Adabas Developer

SUMMARY:
Do you enjoy hands-on development with Natural/ADABAS while coaching and guiding junior developers?

POSITION INFO:
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, a well-established organisation within the technology and business solutions sector is seeking a skilled ADABAS Developer to join their team. The company is known for delivering high-quality, enterprise-level systems and supporting large-scale operational environments across various industries.

They are committed to innovation, stability, and long-term growth, offering employees a collaborative environment where technical expertise and problem-solving are highly valued.

The organisation operates within a mature IT landscape, managing complex legacy systems while driving continuous improvement and modernisation initiatives. They are looking for a candidate who is passionate about system enhancement, reliable application performance, and delivering robust solutions that support business-critical functions.

Interested? Do not miss this opportunity send your application:

Duties:

• Design, develop, and maintain application software, along with all related documentation.
• Follow established development methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and analyse potential system impacts.
• Gather and interpret business requirements, translating them into system designs and interface specifications.
• Develop, test, debug, and deploy programs and application modules.
• Support, optimise, and enhance existing systems to ensure ongoing reliability and efficiency.
• Adhere to change control processes and ensure all modifications are properly documented.
• Prepare and update technical documents, system specifications, and user guides.
• Offer technical support and troubleshooting to maintain system performance and stability.
• Perform technical analysis and compile recommendations and action plans.
• Contribute to identifying business processes and information flows that align with organisational objectives.
• Provide user support and deliver training when required.
• Conduct code reviews and offer technical guidance to junior developers.
• Support system integration activities and participate in implementation phases.
• Maintain clear and proactive communication with stakeholders and team members.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• Extensive exposure to both batch and online processing environments.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, building, deploying, and supporting mainframe-based applications.
• Experience conducting code reviews, including mentoring and providing feedback to junior developers.

• Strong working knowledge of end-user computing tools and applications.
• Capable of writing code and configuring software components according to technical requirements.
• Solid grasp of IT systems, architecture, and configurations within a business environment.
• Able to identify, analyse, and resolve system-related issues efficiently.
• Excellent communication, keen attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to perform well under pressure.
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Must be able to translate functional requirements into clear technical designs and tasks.