MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOBDevelopment
- Mendix development Feature Requests, Bug Fixes & Business Project applications.
- Understanding of Integration with other systems using Web Services.
- Ad-Hoc understanding of other programming languages.
- Working with Agile Planning tool within the Internal Development team.
- Ensuring all development documentation is in place and up to date.
- Working with Software Development Manager, Business Analyst & Test Analyst to ensure development delivery is on schedule.
- Technical and functional testing prior to handover for testing/ UAT.
- Ad-Hoc end-to-end testing to support development teamwork (as and when required).
- Support the team in ensuring the 99.999% uptime departmental objectives are achieved on Mendix platforms.
Internal Business Support
- 2nd Level Business Support on all Internal Mendix Business Applications.
- Liaising with business on bugs and fixes of internal business applications.
- Working alongside other departments to ensure applications are bug free and developed to the optimal development standards.
- Ad-Hoc training for business users.
- Perform standby support as per the standby shift rules.
Administrative
- Prepare technical specification / documentation when required.
- Document code releases and sprinter, as per required standards.
- Daily update and provide feedback on tickets to internal clients; Ensure tickets are fully updated at all times
- Perform complete RCA and corrective actions, and update tickets fully in this regards.
- Ensure internal clients confirm tickets are resolved before closure of tickets.
- Provide timeous feedback to Software Development Manager as and when requested, to facilitate sprint planning and release schedules.
Information Technology Security
- Manage risks associated with access to the information assets/systems.
- Ensure code developed and released in compliance with ISO 27001 and ISAE 3402 best practice.
SKILLS REQUIREMENT
- Team worker and knowledge sharing amongst the team
- Good communication skills
- Active listening ability to understand requirements
- Ability to communicate in English
- Proactive problem solver
- Ability to work independently & a positive team player
- Self-motivated
- Conducts self professionally, exhibits high levels of tolerance and patience
- Responsible for continued learning and self-development
- All activities performed on time
- Ability to write technical design specifications or technical impact documentation
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Matric
- Tertiary IT Degree or Diploma preferred but not mandatory
- Understanding of Agile development methodologies
- Understanding of other development languages preferred (JAVA preferred)
- Knowledge of internet protocols eg. SNMP, SMTP & IMAP preferable
- Knowledge of systems integration using REST & SOAP Web Services
- Preference will be given to candidates who
- Who have previous software development experience and understanding of rapid development tools
- A certification in rapid development tools (e.g. Mendix Rapid Developer preferred)
SHEQ, INFORMATION SECURITY, LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND OBLIGATIONSEmployees to demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Integrated Management System by:
- Taking reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself, others and the workplace.
- Obeying all stipulated company rules, policies and procedures in compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, ISO [Phone Number Removed]; and ISO 9001:2015 Standards.
- Report all unsafe or unhealthy conditions and threats that come to his/her attention that may affect persons or the business.
- Ensuring the preservation of confidentiality, integrity and accessibility of information for client’s and our respective clients.
- Committing to the implementation and maintenance of our Quality Management System.
- All employees are responsible for the quality of their work and the protection of company and client information.
Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted