Software Developer (.Net)

Absa Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Africa is seeking a Full-stack Developer to enhance their Salesforce applications, assisting in all development lifecycle phases. Candidates should be highly skilled in .Net and have ample experience in software development. The role offers a great opportunity for growth within a collaborative and diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Information Technology experience.
• 3+ years hands-on .Net Software development experience.
• Proficiency in coding/scripting languages such as .Net.

Responsibilities

• Code and test software according to design specifications.
• Develop programs based on detailed designs from team leads.
• Engage with end-users for requirements, training, testing, and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

.Net

JavaScript

jQuery

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and a strong position as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future, and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle. Quickly produce well-organized, optimized, and documented source code to deliver high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications.

Job Description

CIB Corporate Technology uses the Salesforce Platform to manage essential operations and client interactions across diverse business areas such as:

• Coverage Banking, Product Houses, and Markets
• Legal for integration with the iManage Legal case management system
• Compliance, Client Service Centres, Credit, Marketing Cloud, Cash Collections, Digital Partnerships, etc.

A dedicated Salesforce team of Full-stack Developers, Data Engineers, and Configuration Specialists supports the entire CIB business. The team develops custom functionality on the Salesforce platform, configuring Salesforce to meet various business needs. Opportunities exist for ambitious technologists interested in Architecture, Integration, or Full-stack Development to grow their skills within the CIB arena. The team promotes a culture of learning, empowerment, flexibility, recognition, work-life harmony, diversity, and inclusion.

Skills and Experience required:

• Relevant B-Degree in Computer Science preferred but not essential if minimum experience and practical application are demonstrated
• 5+ years of Information Technology experience
• 3+ years hands-on .Net Software development experience
• Experience in automated testing, building, and designing
• Excellent communication, analytical skills, and decision-making ability in collaborative environments
• Proficiency in coding/scripting languages such as .Net
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Design and application of design patterns
• Knowledge of frameworks and libraries like JavaScript, jQuery, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
• Experience with unit testing frameworks
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Beneficial experience and certifications include:

• Salesforce Development experience
• Salesforce Certifications – 201, 450, 501, 502
• Experience with Salesforce Cloud, Experience, and Marketing Cloud

Key Accountabilities:

• Code and test software according to design specifications
• Embed automated testing
• Develop programs based on detailed design from team leads
• Implement changes following standards
• Utilize Salesforce default functionality and customizations
• Deploy software via CI/CD or manual processes
• Engage with end-users for requirements, training, testing, and documentation
• Work within Agile methodology, delivering on user stories
• Perform scheduled maintenance, data cleaning, process optimization
• Obtain relevant Salesforce certifications to enhance performance
• Identify and highlight processes for optimization
• Participate in building Salesforce solutions
• Contribute to all development lifecycle phases
• Analyze and interpret business requirements to define solutions
• Produce organized, documented source code
• Apply principles of self-service, repeatability, testability, scalability, and resilience
• Apply design patterns and paradigms
• Debug and refine existing code
• Collaborate with teams to improve technical products
• Follow Group Architecture & Infrastructure guidelines
• Support application reviews, performance monitoring, and ongoing optimization
• Stay current with emerging technologies and practices
• Maintain application documentation and technical specifications
• Participate in incident management and disaster recovery activities
• Collaborate and mentor team members

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups to promote workforce diversity. The bank reserves the right not to fill the position if suitable candidates are not found.