Java Software Developer

Nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nedbank is seeking an experienced software developer to realise detailed designs through programming and configuration while mentoring other developers. The role emphasizes delivering robust, scalable software, maintaining quality and contributing to agile teams in a dynamic banking environment.

Key activities include collaboration with product owners and engineering leads, ensuring testability, documentation, and continuous improvement in software delivery processes.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma or National 1st Degree is required.
• Diploma / Certificate in multiple languages is preferred.
• BSc Degree is a plus and certificates where available are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software meeting design specifications.
• Build and maintain robust, scalable system components.
• Ensure maintainability, reusability and observability of software.
• Collaborate with designers, product owners and engineering leads.

Skills

Data structures

Application systems

Agile development

SDLC

Work management

Quality orientation

Initiating action

Technical skills

Education

Advanced Diploma

Diploma / Certificate languages

BSc Degree

Job description

To realise the detailed design through programming and configuration and provide guidance and mentoring to other software developers

Job Responsibilities

• Produce working quality software that meets the design
• Develop critical and complex technical components in area of accountability
• Deliver system component designs that are robust and fault tolerant for large complex systems
• Ensure system component designs are supportable , maintainable and re-usable
• Deliver software that is observable and scalable
• Conduct estimate of work effort
• Trouble shoot and problem solve of software issues and provide guidance to other team members
• Produce documentation as per organisational standards
• Continuous improvement of software
• Provide Maintenance and support of software in environments of accountability
• Develop unit and system test cases and conduct unit and system testing
• Create deployment artefacts and stores in source control library
• Manage the deployment package and the execution thereof
• Optimise the tool change in collaboration with the Biz/ Dev / Ops Engineer
• Update and control the asset knowledge base
• Ensure integration of own work with other individuals and in team
• Collaborate with designers, product owners and engineering leads to refine the solution
• Contribute into the decomposition of the system solution into component parts for development
• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities
• Contribute to the Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems though agile thinking.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

Diploma / Certificate in multiple languages

Preferred Certifications

BSc Degree

Certificate in relevant language where available

Minimum Experience Level

Min 5 years programming experience

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• IT Data structures
• Application systems
• Agile Development
• System Development Life cycle(SDLC)
• Managing Work
• Quality Orientation
• Initiating Action
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

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