Software Engineer - Implementation (Mid-Senior) (CH652)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, with offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg who specialises in software development and business process automation in the financial services industry, is looking for Mid and Senior level Software Engineers. The ideal candidate should have a 3-year degree from an Academic university with above-average results. ONLY if you adhere to the minimum requirements, please apply and the join their dynamic team!

Our software engineers are solution implementation specialists, responsible for interfacing with clients, understanding their needs and configuring software solutions to meet them.

You will be involved in delivering projects to clients from information gathering, working with a team in designing solutions, solution configuration, system testing, user training, continuous improvement, and support.

Desired Skills

• Sc., B.Eng., B.Com or BA (Socio-Informatics), degree with IT related subjects as majors.
  • From one of the following universities: UCT, Stellenbosch, Wits, Pretoria, North West (Potchefstroom campus), Free State, KZN, Nelson Mandela, Johannesburg
  • With above average results. Guideline is 60% average at university.
• Matric results - A or B for Mathematics HG
• Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, written and public speaking

The company has different roles that typically distinguishes seniority, experience and mostly responsibility.

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Mid-level software engineer

Primary:

• 2 to 4 years’ experience
• Solid database experience - SQL, Oracle
• Software product configuration and support experience
• Good understanding and experience of the software development process
• Experience working in a project delivery environment
• Financial services - banking, investment or asset management experience an advantage
• Experience with middleware, ETL or EAI tools an advantage
• Integration, process automation and system/data migration an advantage
• Requirements definition, design, running workshops, configuring solutions, client communication and system documentation is an advantage

• Additional Responsibilities (
  • Design, configure, test and support technical solution implementations for clients
  • Involved, aware and focused on project initiatives, goals, commitments, expectations and deadlines
  • Assist and coach junior staff
  • Apply the company standards and best practices

Senior Software Engineer

• 5+ years financial services experience
• Solid database experience - SQL, Oracle
• Software product configuration and support experience
• System analysis and design skills are necessary
• Experience working in a project delivery environment
• Requirements definition, solution design, running workshops, configuring solutions, client communication and system documentation
• Experience leading technical project deliveries and managing delivery teams an advantage
• Production support of client implementations
• Server installation and deployment in corporate environments an advantage
• Comfortable liaising with clients and senior management
• Project management experience - lead, communication, reporting, work breakdown, estimates, tasking, tracking, budgets an advantage
• Experience in managing people and developing their skills - administration, mentoring & coaching an advantage
• Financial services - banking, investment or asset management experience an advantage
• Experience with middleware, ETL or EAI tools an advantage
• Integration, process automation. data warehouse and system/data migration an advantage

• Additional responsibilities
  • Technical Expert for solution delivery
  • In depth knowledge of all aspects of a client’s solution environment
  • Key coordinator of technical solution delivery for the team
  • Responsible for sound solution design and project execution according to company standards
  • Ensuring excellent quality in service and solutions
  • Technical delivery - scoping, design, configuration, system testing, deployment, ongoing improvement
  • Assist, coach and train staff
  • Develop and improve company standards and best practices

Working environment

Our work is satisfying and challenging. And we are stimulated and get excited when we:

• Work closely with clients and see our solutions being used successfully
• Achieve our project goals together with our team
• Develop our technical skills and business knowledge
• Contribute, participate and provide input to developing better internal approaches, methodologies and tools
• Identify and explore new business development opportunities for the company

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We will train, help, assist and develop you to best perform your work and develop professionally. You will be trained and mentored with:

• New employee induction to the company
• Implementation specialist training program
• Introduction into a project delivery team
• Ongoing mentorship and coaching with your Team Leader
• Support and helping hand from your team, larger analyst group, managers and directors
• Ongoing development and training program utilising internal and specialist courses
• Regular and formal reviews with the aim of skills development and professional growth
• Open and collaborative culture, where everyone is encouraged to contribute

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You will be expected to make judgement calls, show responsibility and act professionally. Characteristics and attitudes that we value are;

• Professionalism
• Being courteous & respectful
• Integrity
• Willingness to engage with people - learn from colleagues and clients
• Enthusiasm, commitment, determination
• General interest in applying technology to improve business and especially the financial services environment
• Hands-on, organised and very hardworking
• Strong sense of responsibility and motivation
• Desire to learn and gain knowledge

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Location and working hours

• Johannesburg
  • Our office in Johannesburg is based in the Rosebank Mall next to the Rosebank Gautrain station
  • Our software engineers mostly work at client premises in the Johannesburg area. Travel may be expected between local clients. Or occasionally to our Cpt office or clients. You are required to have your own transport (valid driver’s license) and be willing to travel.
• We and our clients work typical business hours - work days between 8am and 5pm. There may be occasional need to work evenings and weekends due to project deadlines or unexpected problems.

General:

• While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 15 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.
• In keeping with our client’s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
• Please include your current salary and salary expectations.

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