Senior Vision Software Engineer at The Foschini Group

The Foschini Group; Parow; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced VisionPlus Senior Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing VisionPlus applications, while providing mentorship and meeting business needs through high-quality solutions.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development and certification

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in Vision/VisionPlus development experience.
• In-depth knowledge of VisionPlus modules (CMS, FAS, TRAMS).
• Experience in major migration projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain VisionPlus applications for optimal performance.
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

DB2

Application performance tuning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Package & Remuneration
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced VisionPlus Senior Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing, maintaining, and supporting VisionPlus applications. This role requires a deep understanding of the VisionPlus application suite, including modules such as CMS, FAS, and TRAMS. The senior engineer will work closely with business analysts, project managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain VisionPlus applications to ensure optimal performance and functionality.
• Collaborate with business analysts to understand and refine business requirements.
• Design and implement solutions based on business requirements within the VisionPlus application suite.
• Perform code reviews and ensure coding standards and best practices are followed.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing VisionPlus applications.
• Conduct performance tuning and optimization of VisionPlus applications.
• Develop and execute unit tests to ensure code quality.
• Participate in system upgrades and migrations as needed.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in VisionPlus technology.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years in Vision/VisionPlus development experience.
• Ability to Support FICO Products implemented on the mainframe i.e. TRIAD
• In-depth knowledge of VisionPlus modules such as CMS, FAS, and TRAMS.
• Proficiency in COBOL, JCL, and DB2.
• Experience with application performance tuning and optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Experience in major migration projects is essential.
• Experience in the financial services & retail industry is preferred.

Behaviours:

• Action Oriented - readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness
• Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
• Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Nimble learning - quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position.
• Office environment with remote work options.
• Will require occasional evening and weekend work.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification.

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.