Software Engineer (Fixed-Term Contract) - ICT Data And Analytics Services Department (Pretoria)

Job title : Software Engineer (Fixed-Term Contract) - ICT Data And Analytics Services Department (Pretoria)

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : May 25, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Purpose of the Job :

• To design, develop, test and deploy software application 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 :

• Designing and developing software applications;
• Provide insight, best practice and technical experience advice to team and stakeholders;
• Collaborate with the Cyber Security team to Develop and maintain security and permissions, including encryption and database user access controls and logging; Consults with application and infrastructure development projects and applications to fit systems or infrastructure to architecture and identify when it is necessary to modify designs to accommodate the solutions architecture.
• 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.
• Develops a roadmap for the evolution of the enterprise solution portfolio from current to future state, as defined by the solutions architecture.
• Works closely with the program management office (PMO) to ensure the execution of plans corresponds with what is being promised throughout the project lifecycle.
• Design and implement effective data solutions to store, retrieve, integrate and migrate of company data.
• Prepare accurate data asset design and architecture reports for management and executive teams; and
• 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 pay 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information-technology, engineering, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Software Engineer / Developer developing software applications using Microsoft technologies such as .NET, Azure and M365.