Software Developer

Momentum Corporate; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum Group in South Africa’s Centurion area is seeking a capable software developer to join our team. You\'ll develop, test, deploy, maintain and support a portfolio of software applications across the SDLC, from business requirements to production.

The role requires 1-3 years of software development experience, familiarity with Agile/Scrum, Java SE/JEE, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, Git, and Linux. You\'ll collaborate with Scrum Master and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years software development experience (essential)
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development teams
• Experience developing and supporting enterprise applications
• Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of Java SE and Java Enterprise Edition (JEE)
• Knowledge of Spring Boot and REST API development
• Knowledge of relational database design and SQL
• Knowledge of Git source control practices
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems and Bash scripting
• Knowledge of software testing principles
• Knowledge of system integration concepts

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Scrum Master/Project Manager to deliver quality, effective software, in line with the agreed development process and business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct analysis, and prioritize requests.
• Conduct research and evaluate potential technical solutions for identified business problems.
• Partner with Business and/or System Analysts to translate business requirements into workable solutions and document solutions into technical specifications.
• Design and code new software functionality using readable, maintainable and reusable code.
• Conduct Unit Testing of own code, and System Integration Testing (SIT) of each solution and resolve all issues/queries timeously.
• Collaborate with the testing team to co-create test cases to ensure features work as expected.
• Contribute to user acceptance testing (UAT) and training material to ensure functionality works correctly.
• Deliver coding into the applicable production environment once testing is completed.
• Provide stakeholders with regular feedback on the technical design and timelines for solutions ensuring business needs are met.
• Maintain existing programmes according to change requests approved by business as needed.
• Diagnose root causes of system issues through problem-solving and recommend potential solutions.
• Monitor performance of solutions and make recommendations to improve performance and functionality.
• Log issues found in existing systems as internal change controls and ensure successful resolution of issues.

Skills

Java SE

Java Enterprise Edition (JEE/JakartaEE

Spring Boot

REST API Development

SQL

Git

Education

Relevant IT qualification (Degree, Diploma or equivalent)

Job description

Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Group provides practical financial solutions for people, communities and businesses. Visit us at www.momentumgroupltd.co.za

Disclaimer As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.

Role Purpose

Develop, test, deploy, maintain and support a portfolio of new and existing software applications and services, from high-level business requirements and designs, through the Software Development Life Cycle.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Relevant IT qualification (Degree, Diploma or equivalent)

Experience

• 1-3 years software development experience (essential)
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development teams
• Experience developing and supporting enterprise applications
• Knowledge
• Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of Java SE and Java Enterprise Edition (JEE)
• Knowledge of Spring Boot and REST API development
• Knowledge of relational database design and SQL
• Knowledge of Git source control practices
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems and Bash scripting
• Knowledge of software testing principles
• Knowledge of system integration concepts

Essential Skills

• Java SE
• Java Enterprise Edition (JEE/Jakarta EE)
• Spring Boot
• REST API Development
• SQL
• Git

Duties & Responsibilities

INTERNAL PROCESS

• Collaborate with the Scrum Master/Project Manager to deliver quality, effective software, in line with the agreed development process and business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct analysis, and prioritize requests.
• Conduct research and evaluate potential technical solutions for identified business problems.
• Partner with Business and/or System Analysts to translate business requirements into workable solutions and document solutions into technical specifications.
• Design and code new software functionality using code that is readable, maintainable and re-usable.
• Conduct Unit Testing of own code, and System Integration Testing (SIT) of each solution and resolve all issues/queries timeously.
• Collaborate with the testing team to co-create test cases to ensure that features within each application are working as expected.
• Contribute to user acceptance testing (UAT) and training material to ensure that functionality is working correctly.
• Deliver coding into the applicable production environment once testing has been completed.
• Provide stakeholders with regular feedback on the technical design and timelines for solutions ensuring that business needs are met.
• Maintain existing programmes according to change requests approved by business as and when needed.
• Diagnose root causes of system issues through problem-solving and recommend potential solutions.
• Monitor performance of solutions and make recommendations to improve the performance and functionality of the solution.
• Log issues found in existing systems as internal change controls and ensure successful resolution of issues.

CLIENT

• Provide authoritative expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and stakeholders to ensure that expectations are managed.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback, and provides exceptional client service.

PEOPLE

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and team members.
• Continuously develop your own expertise in terms of industry and subject matter development and application thereof in an area of specialization.
• Participate and contribute to a culture of work-centric thinking, productivity, service delivery, and quality management.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas and involvement of peers.
• Take ownership for driving career development.

FINANCE

• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with respect to your company.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Essential Behavioral success factors

• Developing Expertise - Is open to taking up learning opportunities; is quick in acquiring knowledge and skills; develops expertise by updating specialist knowledge.
• Examining Information - Analyses and processes information; asks probing questions; strives to find solutions to problems.
• Interpreting Data - Interprets data rationally by quantifying issues; applies technology as a means to evaluating data; evaluates information objectively.
• Team Working - Works participatively with others; is democratic and encourages team contributions; collaboratively involves others in decision-making.
• Articulating Information - Can articulate well in giving presentations; is eloquent and explains things well; projects social confidence when articulating information.
• Producing Output - Is focused on activity and works quickly; keeps busy and maintains productivity; is comfortable multi-tasking to produce output.
• Challenging Ideas - Prepared to disagree and question assumptions; challenges ideas and established views; comfortable arguing own perspective.
• Managing Tasks - Manages tasks by being organized and methodical; plans activities systematically; sets priorities for tasks.

Important Behavioral success factors

• Inviting Feedback - Is receptive to feedback and acknowledges criticism; open to critique and critical thinking; gathers feedback from others.
• Taking Action - Takes action to make things happen; uses initiative to start things up; shows drive and invests personal energy.
• Documenting Facts - Writes fluently when documenting facts; understands arguments logically; focuses on finding facts.
• Meeting Timescales - Is target focused and meets deadlines; is punctual and keeps to schedule; is reliable in finishing tasks.
• Adopting Practical Approaches - Applies practical skills when investigating issues; prefers to learn by doing; is practically minded and applies common sense.