Software Developer MMH260824-2

Momentum; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Momentum is seeking a software developer to contribute to a portfolio of applications across the full SDLC. You will work in an Agile/Scrum environment, translating business requirements into robust Java-based solutions.

This role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, writing clean code, and unit/integration testing to ensure high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in software development, solid knowledge of Java SE/EE, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, and Git, and is

Qualifications

• 1–3 years software development experience.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum teams.
• Knowledge of SDLC and enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Scrum Master/PM to deliver quality software.
• Gather requirements, analyze and prioritise requests.
• Design and code maintainable software functionality.

Skills

Java SE

Java EE/Jakarta EE

Spring Boot

REST API Development

SQL

Git

Education

Degree/Diploma in IT

Tools

Git

Linux

Bash scripting

Job description

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 and 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.

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