Systems Specialist

Be Different Recruitment; Johannesburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Be Different Recruitment is seeking a Systems Specialist for a leading Johannesburg law firm. You will create and support customized solutions, configure systems, and build scalable applications to meet firm needs.

Responsibilities include writing and debugging code in C#, ASP.NET, and .NET, collaborating with IT and IP teams, and mentoring junior developers while ensuring robust, compliant solutions.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Experience with a professional services firm, preferably in the legal industry.
• Experience with an IP law firm is advantageous.
• Previous experience as a Software Specialist/Developer.
• Experience with Patricia software as a Software Specialist/Developer.
• Knowledge of IP assets such as patents, trademarks, and registered designs is advantageous.
• Extensive knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Frameworks (advantageous).
• Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, XML, JSON, jQuery, SQL Server, SharePoint, and Web Services (subset advantageous).
• High-level coding skills.
• Experience using, configuring, and developing for Dynamics 365 is advantageous.
• Ability to solve complex software issues effectively.

Aufgaben

• Install, configure, repair, inspect, and commission hardware and software components.
• Identify hardware, software, and data needs and make recommendations.
• Manage technical documentation and system configuration files.
• Communicate technical matters between IT and IP streams.
• Upgrade systems to keep them up to date.
• Plan preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Conduct routine maintenance and services on the system.
• Report and document results after actions.
• Guide colleagues in service methods and tools.
• Share subject matter expertise to expand colleagues' knowledge.
• Meet with design team to review website and application requirements.
• Set tasks and development goals.
• Align with IP executives to improve efficiencies.
• Assist with integration of third-party software (billing, BI).
• Maintain relations with external support services and training.
• Contribute to IP data validating and auditing processes.
• Configure company systems to requirements.
• Develop new web components using XML, .NET, SQL, and C#.
• Design, code, and implement scalable applications.
• Extend SharePoint functionality with forms, web parts, and applications.
• Test and debug code.
• Review website interface and software stability.
• Troubleshoot software issues.
• Maintain and update applications.
• Provide systems training to staff and customers.

Kenntnisse

C#

ASP.NET

.NET Frameworks

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS

XML

JSON

jQuery

SQL Server

SharePoint

Web Services

SQL

High-level coding skills

Dynamics 365

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Patricia software

Dynamics 365

Jobbeschreibung

Reference: JHB006269-MM1-2

Our client, a leading law firm based in Johannesburg North, has a vacancy for a Systems Specialist to create and support customized solutions for our firm. You will be responsible for configuring and customizing systems according to company specifications, building scalable applications, writing and modifying code, debugging software, and mentoring team members.

To ensure success as a Systems Specialist, you should have extensive knowledge of MS Office software, Patricia software (ideally version 6.0 and upwards), proficiency with front-end programming languages (in particular SQL), and the ability to solve complex software issues. Ultimately, a top-class Systems Specialist can create/configure robust and scalable applications that meet all company design and functionality requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

In order to be considered, the following is required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Previous experience working for a professional services firm, preferably in the legal industry
• Experience with a specialist IP law firm will be an advantage
• Previous experience as a Software Specialist/Developer
• Previous experience with the Patricia software as a Software Specialist/Developer
• A working knowledge of intellectual property assets such as patents, trademarks, and registered designs will be an advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Frameworks (advantageous)
• Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, XML, JSON, jQuery, SQL Server, SharePoint, and Web Services (sub-set of these will be advantageous).
• High-level coding skills.
• Prior experience using, configuring, and developing for Dynamics 365 is advantageous
• Ability to solve complex software issues in an effective manner

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, repair, inspect, and commission hardware and software system components of a diverse technical nature
• Identify the company's hardware, software, and data needs and make recommendations to leaders based on this information
• Manage technical documentation and system configuration files
• Effectively communicate technical matters between the IT and legal/IP streams
• Upgrade systems to keep them up to date
• Plan preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on the system
• Conduct routine maintenance and services on the system
• Report and document results after aforementioned actions have been completed
• Guide colleagues in service methods and use of tools-of-the-trade
• Share own subject matter expertise to enable colleagues to expand their knowledge
• Meet with the design team to review website and application requirements
• Set tasks and development goals
• Align closely with the internal administrator and IP executives and actively participate in discussions towards improving efficiencies in the environment
• Assist with the integration of third-party software, including billing software and BI reporting software
• Maintain an active relationship with external support services, which may include additional training and participating in scheduled calls with the team
• Assist and actively contribute to IP data validating and auditing processes
• Configure company systems to specified requirements
• Develop new web components using XML, .NET, SQL, and C# (advantageous)
• Design, code, and implement scalable applications
• Extend SharePoint functionality with forms, web parts, and application technologies
• Test and debug code
• Review website interface and software stability
• Troubleshoot software issues
• Maintain and update applications
• Provide systems training to staff and customers, particularly to staff in the IP stream