Software or Solution Development Engineer (Johannesburg or Cape Town)

SUMMARY:
Software or Solution Development Engineer (Johannesburg or Cape Town)

POSITION INFO:

ENVIRONMENT:

A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Solution / Software Developer to join their team. Your responsibilities will include coding, testing, and troubleshooting programs using the appropriate hardware, database, and programming technologies, adhering to prescribed tools, specifications, and coding standards. Additionally, you will maintain and modify software solutions, implement approved changes by amending workflows, and develop detailed programming logic and coding adjustments. A BSc in Software Engineering or a relevant equivalent tertiary qualification is required.

DUTIES:

Technical Expertise

• Code, test and troubleshoot programs utilizing the appropriate hardware, database, and programming technology using prescribed tools, specifications and coding standards.
• Maintain and modify software solutions, make approved changes by amending workflows, develop detailed programming logic, and coding changes
• Develop and test software applications and enhancements (unit testing and SIT) and work with testing teams (UAT) to define test cases and obtain signoffs.
• Analyse performance of applications and take action to correct deficiencies based on consultation with stakeholders after obtaining necessary approval.
• Follow development and release management procedures, including documentation, CAB presentations and collaborating with operations team
• Confer with stakeholders to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing applications.
• Write and maintain software solution documentation including design, deployment, and release management, testing and support artefacts.
• Maintain timesheets, tasks and other project management inputs. Work with PMs on feasibility, estimation, actively manage risks etc.
• Within the prescribed constraints and team methodology, able to independently complete a unit of work from analysis to delivery.
• Work closely with operations to foster a Development and Operations culture

Relationship Management

• Establish, manage and maintain relationships with all stakeholders with regard to ongoing projects in Engineering and development
• Oversee resolution of identified conflict and issues through with team and relevant stakeholders
• Customer Service & TCF
• Maintain a high level of service to customers (internal and external) according to the service standards as set by the company.
• Ensure all customers are treated fairly.

REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications

• Matric
• BSc Software Engineering or relevant equivalent tertiary qualification

Required Experience (relevant or in a similar role)

• At least 3 years in software development experience incl.
• Integration frameworks & techniques, Web frameworks e.g. Angular will be beneficial
• C# 6/7 ; SQL; OO Principles; Java Script.
• Git, XML, BPMN, Agile e.g. Scrum or Kanban
• Clean Code
• Cloud experience on Azure and Google Cloud or AWS.
• Experience working with Cloud cognitive services or willingness to learn how to work with cloud AI and ML services.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Understand and adapt to the Engineering methodologies which include Agile and Water/Scrum/Fall
• Business management skills

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong leadership abilities – decisive, influential and inspirational.
• Good communication including verbal and business writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Process driven in terms of planning and organising skills.
• A combination of initiation, integration skills.
• Aptitude and dedication to thrive in a dynamic and deadline oriented environment.
• Ability to work across business units with varying stakeholders
• Passionate
• Self-motivator
• Interpersonal abilities
• Value and performance driven
• Systematic
• Process orientation
• Customer focus
• Results and action oriented

Integrity & Tenacity