Software Developer - Permanent

IndSAfri; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IndSAfri is seeking a technology consultant in Roodepoort, South Africa, to provide guidance and advice on systems in line with company strategy. This role involves consulting, mentoring, and managing technical specialists.

The ideal candidate should have advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages, deep technical knowledge, and excellent problem-solving skills. Responsibilities also include ensuring delivery of technical outputs and aligning with best practices.

Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge and understanding of diverse methodologies and best practices.
• Ability to handle stress and multitask effectively.
• Desire for quality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create competitive advantages by consulting on systems and processes.
• Provide guidance on technology discussions for informed decisions.
• Upskill stakeholders and mentor technical roles.
• Manage the technical specialist career stream.
• Participate in high impact problem resolution.

Skills

Technical Though Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Advanced proficiency in Java

Advanced proficiency in C#

Advanced proficiency in Golang

Advanced proficiency in Python

Advanced proficiency in SQL

Knowledge of Postgres

Knowledge of Mongo

Knowledge of Redis

Knowledge of DB2

Knowledge of MS SQL

Knowledge of Oracle

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create a competitive advantage by consulting and providing advice on systems, processes, frameworks and products in line with the company strategy.
• Ensure the delivery of the design through consulting, identifying and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Keep GT accountable for all technical deliverables.
• Provide guidance and support regarding technology discussions to executive management in order for them to make quality decisions.
• Upskill stakeholders on technical designs and provide technical mentoring to all technical roles.
• Obtain buy-in on deliverables from sponsors and executives by presenting at Executive meetings.
• Direct, facilitate, participate and contribute to technical forums.
• Ensure test strategy covers full end to end technology stack including non-functional requirements through consulting, identifying and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Position best practice software development methodologies and identify bottlenecks in the application development process.
• Identify possible conflicts across deliverables and technologies and recommend suitable solutions.
• Ensure risks are mitigated by identifying and raising risks on deliverables and strategies and proposing solutions.
• Identify emerging technologies that will give Nedbank a competitive advantage.
• Be part of the journey of proving and productionalising emerging technologies.
• Participate in severities and high impact problem resolution and provide expert guidance and solutions on technical problems.
• Ensure transition to the future mode of operation by participating in shaping the enterprise architecture roadmap through consulting, identifying and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment to Nedbank environment and legislative requirements by reviewing and providing advice on product or technology specific standards.
• Perform independent research on technology best practice.
• Identify individuals that could perform a specialist role and actively participate in their development.
• Participate in industry forums and keep up to date with emerging technologies.
• Manage the technical specialist career stream.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and upskilling of others within area of expertise
• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities
• Contribute to the companyCulture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems though agile thinking.

Qualifications

• Technical Though Leadership: The ability to provide innovative ideas and guide others in the organisation.
• Problem Solving: The ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex problems, Pro-Active
• Communication: Effective communication skills are essential for understanding client needs and conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders,
• Able to handle Stress, Strategic Thinking, Listening Skills,Patience, Multi-tasking, Self-Teacher, Adaptable and versatile.
• Deep technical knowledge and an understanding of diverse methodologies and best practices as well as full stack enterprise software systems.
• Deep desire for quality and to do it the right way.
• Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, C#, Golang, Python and SQL.
• Advanced experience in one or more of the following database technologies: Postgres, Mongo, Redis, DB2, MS SQL, Oracle.