SQL Developer (EE)

Our client has a position available in their organization based in Port Elizabeth, for an SQL Developer.

The purpose of this role is to develop, test, deploy, maintain and support a portfolio of new and existing software applications and services, from high-level business requirements and designs, through the Software Development Life Cycle.

Requirements:

• B.Com/Bus Sci (IS); or BSc. (Comp); or B.Tech IT (Software Development).
• N.Dip IT (Software Development). 
• 3-5 years’ development experience (essential).
• Skilled in Microsoft SQL Server database (TSQL).
• Understanding of SQL and RDBMS technology (MySQL, MS SQL Server, DB2).
• Knowledge of relevant programming languages. 
• Knowledge of software testing.

Desired competences:

• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Analytical skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Scrum Master/Project Manager to deliver quality, effective software, in line with the agreed development process and business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct analysis and prioritise requests.
• Conduct research and evaluate potential technical solutions to identified business problems.
• Partner with Business and/or System Analysts to translate business requirements into workable solutions and document solutions into technical specifications.
• Design and code new software functionality using code that is readable, maintainable and re-usable.
• Conduct Unit Testing of own code, and System Integration Testing (SIT) of each solution and resolve all issues/queries timeously.
• Collaborate with the testing team to co-create test cases to ensure that features within each application are working as expected.
• Contribute to user acceptance testing (UAT) and training material to ensure that functionality is working correctly.
• Provide stakeholders with regular feedback on the technical design and timelines for solutions, ensuring that business needs are met.
• Maintain existing programmes according to change requests approved by business as and when needed.
• Diagnose root causes of system issues through problem-solving and recommend potential solutions.
• Monitor performance of solutions and make recommendations to improve the performance and functionality of the solution.
• Log issues found in existing systems as internal change controls and ensure successful resolution of issues.
• Provide authoritative expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and stakeholders in order to ensure that expectations are managed.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and team members.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of industry and subject matter development and application thereof in an area of specialisation.
• Participate and contribute to a culture of work-centric thinking, productivity, service delivery and quality management.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas and involvement of peers.
• Take ownership for driving career development.
• 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.

If you are not contacted within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.