Specialist Systems Development

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A systems development company in Cape Town is seeking a Specialist in Systems Development. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining web applications and managing relational databases. The ideal candidate has proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience in object-oriented design. Responsibilities include re-developing a legacy ocean data archive into a modern application and supporting research data management. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the re-development, integration and maintenance of a legacy ocean data archive as a modern, Python-based web application.
• Support the curation, management and publication of research data for the company and its clients.

Skills

Proficiency in the design, development, testing and deployment of production-grade services, APIs and web applications

Proficiency in relational database design and SQL

Proficiency in Python

Understanding of object-oriented design principles and patterns

Experience in the use of version control software

An aptitude for solving complex problems

Attention to detail and a passion for systems development

Tools

Java

C#

PostgreSQL

Linux

Job description

About the job Specialist: Systems Development

• Proficiency in the design, development, testing and deployment of production-grade services, APIs and web applications
• Proficiency in relational database design and SQL
• Proficiency in Python
• Understanding of object-oriented design principles and patterns
• Experience in the use of version control software
• An aptitude for solving complex problems
• Attention to detail and a passion for systems development

Nice to have:

• Proficiency in additional server-side programming languages such as Java, C#
• Experience working with geospatial data
• Familiarity with JSON and JSON Schema
• Experience in the use of authorization protocols such as OAuth2
• Familiarity with the Linux command line and Linux server administration

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the re-development, integration and maintenance of a legacy ocean data archive as a modern, Python-based web application with a backing PostgreSQL database.
• The incumbent will also be tasked with additional systems development work in support of the curation, management and publication of research data, as needed, for the Companyand it's clients.