SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Purpose Of The Job

To design, develop, test and deploy software applications that meet the needs of the business. To proactively and holistically work with other developers and business stakeholders to ensure that the software meets the requirements of the business that guide the development and management of a portfolio of solutions in response to specific business processes. The person appointed to this position will report directly to Senior Specialist: Data and Analytics.

Key Performance Areas

1. Designing and developing software applications;
2. Provide insight, best practice and technical experience advice to team and stakeholders;
3. Collaborate with the Cyber Security team to develop and maintain security and permissions, including encryption and database user access controls and logging;
4. Leads evaluation, design and analysis for the implementation of a solutions architecture across a group of specific business applications or technologies based on enterprise business strategy, business capabilities, value-streams, business requirements and enterprise standards;
5. Develops a roadmap for the evolution of the enterprise solution portfolio from current to future state, as defined by the solutions architecture;
6. Works closely with the program management office (PMO) to ensure the execution of plans corresponds with what is being promised throughout the project lifecycle;
7. Design and implement effective data solutions to store, retrieve, integrate and migrate company data;
8. Prepare accurate data asset design and architecture reports for management and executive teams;
9. Recommend solutions to improve new and existing data systems.

Other Key Competencies

The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Active listening, critical thinking, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and attention to detail. The following abilities are a must for the position: expert knowledge of various backend development languages and database technologies like .NET & SQL. Knowledge of system development life cycle methodologies and different modeling languages is an added advantage.

FSCA is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalized groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.