Software Developer II Full-STACK

Job Overview:

As a Software Developer II (Full Stack) and be part of an exciting journey in Cape Town.

In this role youll play a pivotal part in shaping the future of our clients products by

understanding and defining requirements designing and implementing enterprise

architecture and developing innovative solutions. With a focus on both frontend and

backend development youll have the opportunity to work on medium to largescale

projects collaborating with stakeholders and mentoring junior developers.

Job description will include but not be limited to:

• Understanding the product goals and related strategy and communicating with
  stakeholders (including clients) to clarify and define requirements
  Researching designing implementing and maintaining enterprise and business
  architecture
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  Developing and or selecting critical components of the overall solution
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  Specifying and designing medium to large and/or moderately complex to complex
  systems
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  Designing coding testing correcting and documenting new and amended software
  components from agreed specifications and agreed subsequent iterations using agreed
  standards and tools
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  Assisting with the effective allocation of task to team membersincluding coaching and
  mentoring less experienced developers and/or graduates
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  Participating in the review of own work and that of others
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  Analyzing business processes to identify potential alternative and new approaches
  including automation cost assessment benefits and change impacts
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  Assists with the definition and management of business goals and the scoping of
  medium to large or relatively complex changes
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  Thoroughly documenting and supporting software components that are deployed and
  will participate and/or lead in all facets of the software life cycle
  Acting as a point of contact for technical issues creating documentation and
  monitoring service levels
  
  

Requirements

Core Competencies required but not limited to:

Knowledge of the regulatory risk and compliance environment and

requirements e.g. privacy policies

Strong written presentation skills both technical and verbal and the ability to

structure and articulate complex information and messages to different

audiences at all levels

Good analytical and problemsolving skills

Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work with different levels in the

organization

Ability to work independently but also as part of the wider team

Developing subject matter expertise and able to mentor and coach less

experienced team members

Proficiency in related SW development collaboration and testing tool suites

(GitLab Slack Selenium Chaos Monkey Postman)

Appreciation for and alignment to standard methodologies regarding objectoriented

design coding standards DevSecOps RESTful service development and

integration common design patterns secure application development test

coverage containerization code reviews etc

Active interest in new technology and emerging engineering practices

Full grasp of the software development process including analysis design

coding system and user testing problem resolution and planning

• Relevant coding bootcamp MOOCs certifications (e.g. Javascript React Node.js and AWS)
  
• Additional skills : PL/SQL Analytical queries JQuery Bootstrap and PHP
  
• At least 7 years experience in a similar position (progressive career development into a senior frontend or backend development)
  
• Experience of dealing with relevant stakeholders building strong relationships with decisionmakers influencers and clients
  
• Experience of delivering consultancy type projects whether within a consultancy or as an internal business team
  
• Experience of IT in a complex business environment with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms
  
• DevOps experience
  
• Experience of developing and implementing relevant strategies in a multisupplier
  
• environment managing thirdparty services
  

Benefits

• Medical Aid
  
• Performance Bonus