Software Developer

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail portfolio group in South Africa is seeking a Software Engineer to enhance integration solutions. Candidates should have at least 4 years in software engineering, with skills in various frameworks and agile development. This position offers the chance to work on high-priority initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ software engineering experience in integration solutions.
• Technically skilled in multiple development frameworks.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analysis, development, and maintenance of integration solutions.
• Maintaining momentum on high-priority initiatives.
• Building and enhancing integration capabilities.

Skills

Professional service delivery

Planning and organizing

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

BizTalk

ASP.NET MVC

JavaScript

HTML

XML

XAML

Azure DevOps

Apache Kafka

Red Hat OpenShift

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Analysis, development, and maintenance of integration solutions across TFG.
• Maintaining momentum on high-priority initiatives.
• Building and enhancing integration capabilities that enable secure, scalable, and maintainable data exchanges between systems.
• Supporting the team's efforts to ensure that integration standards and patterns are consistently applied.

Qualifications And Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum of 4 years’ software engineering experience in analysis, development, and maintenance of integration solutions.
• Technically skilled in multiple development frameworks.
• Good understanding of BizTalk, ASP.NET MVC, Angular, JavaScript, HTML, XML, and XAML.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and test-driven development.
• Exposure to SOA and microservices design principles.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD concepts.
• Exposure to Apache Kafka and Red Hat OpenShift (or similar container technologies).

Skills

• A strong commitment to professional service delivery.
• Planning and organizing abilities.
• Innovative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.

Advantageous

• Python experience.
• Experience with Apache Spark.
• Experience with AWS or Azure Cloud Platforms.

Behaviours

• Action-oriented – readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness.
• Communicates effectively – conveys information and ideas clearly, concisely, and impactfully.
• Courage – confronts and tackles challenging situations with bravery.
• Decision quality – makes timely, well-rounded, and informed decisions.
• Ensures accountability – takes responsibility and holds others accountable for performance targets.
• Manages complexity – interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organizational problems.
• Plans and aligns – develops plans and prioritizes initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Tech-savvy – leverages new technology to enhance productivity, problem-solving, and business growth.

Note: Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act.

About Us

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 specialty lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives. Our vision is to create remarkable omnichannel experiences. TFG is more than a workplace; it's a launchpad for growth. Join us to explore opportunities across our brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an industry-wide impact.

We’re the designers, makers, shakers, and behind-the-scenes teams. Are you with us?