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.
Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:- Matric (Grade 12)
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
Experience:- 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.
Skills & Competencies:- 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.
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
