Software or Solution Development Engineer (Johannesburg or Cape Town)

• 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

• 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.

• Matric
• BSc Software Engineering or relevant equivalent tertiary qualification

• 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.

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

• 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

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