Specialist: Natural Adabas Developer | Europcar, Bruma Jhb

Motus Corporation; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Corporation, based at Bruma, Johannesburg, seeks an experienced mainframe developer to perform system application programming, analyze requirements, and design, build, and document application systems.

You will enhance existing mainframe applications, ensure stability and performance, and mentor junior developers while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver reliable IT solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Natural/Adabas development experience.
• Strong expertise in batch and online processing.
• Proven ability to design and maintain mainframe applications.
• Experience in code reviews and mentoring junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain application software and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to development standards, procedures, and methods.
• Conduct impact and feasibility studies.
• Perform requirements analysis and design application systems and interfaces.
• Code, test, debug, and implement systems and program modules.
• Enhance and maintain existing systems.
• Provide technical support and ensure system stability.
• Review and mentor junior developers’ code.

Skills

Natural/Adabas development

Batch processing

Online processing

Code reviews & mentoring

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Grade 12

Job description

Business Unit: Motus Car Rental

Reports to: Senior Manager:

Based at/in: Bruma (Zulberg Close), Johannesburg

Position overall objective:

The primary purpose of this role is to perform system application programming and related analysis tasks. This includes evaluating requirements, conducting technical feasibility studies, and designing, building, documenting, and implementing application systems. The role also involves enhancing existing systems and contributing to the overall stability and performance of mainframe applications.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in Natural/Adabas development.
• Strong experience with BATCH and Online processing.
• Proven track record in designing, constructing, deploying, and maintaining mainframe applications.
• Experience in code reviews, especially mentoring and reviewing code written by junior developers.

Minimum Qualification:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification
• Grade 12

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Develop and maintain application software and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to development standards, procedures, and methods.
• Conduct impact and feasibility studies.
• Perform requirements analysis and design application systems and interfaces.
• Code, test, debug, and implement systems and program modules.
• Enhance and maintain existing systems.
• Ensure compliance with change control procedures.
• Create and update technical specifications and user documentation.
• Provide technical support and ensure system stability.
• Execute technical investigations and compile action plans.
• Assist in identifying processes and information flows aligned with business strategies.
• Provide training and support to users and team members.
• Perform code review and guide junior team members.
• Assist with system integration and implementation.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members.
• Review and mentor junior developers’ code, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices.
• Stay informed of current trends in systems development techniques.

Competencies:

• Applied IT Knowledge: Proficient in End User Computing applications.
• IT Development: Ability to write code and configure software components to technical specifications.
• IT Systems Knowledge: Understanding of IT systems and configurations in a business context.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve system issues effectively.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, time management, and ability to work under pressure.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Flexible, trustworthy, and responsible.
• Logical thinker with sound judgment.