ENVIRONMENT:
An investment services company based in Cape Town is looking for a Senior Java Developer with a relevant Computer Science Diploma or Degree and 4 years IT experience within Java Development.
DUTIES:
- Analysis of change requests received.
- Provide recommendations and cost / man-day estimates for implementing changes.
- Design prototypes for change requests.
- Maintain existing programs according to change requests.
- Produce appropriate software programs that satisfy the specifications.
- Test own programs / artefacts to ensure correctness.
- Test Interfaces to other systems.
- Debugging of programs.
- Provide test information to Testers.
- Document changes implemented and programs.
- Updates of data model documentation.
- Problem solving, root cause analysis and user assistance (functional).
- Technical support / assistance to others on own programs / systems.
- Provision of user guides / training material to production support team.
- Provide hands-on training for own system when on boarding new team members.
- Provide standby / support (when applicable).
- Investigate errors / bugs in production.
- Provide mentorship to less experienced employees.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications:
- Relevant Computer Science degree or diploma.
- Honors or postgraduate degree preferred.
- Java Certification will be advantageous.
Skills:
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience within application development in Java.
- At least 4 years IT experience.
- Minimum 3 years working experience in J2EE.
- Practical experience with Java Server Pages, Servlets, Stateless Session Beans, JDBC, Java Messaging Service.
- A solid understanding of Object-Orientation.
- Relational Database experience.
- Experience in working with life insurance financial applications (recommended).
- Financial Services knowledge (recommended).
The following experience would be advantageous:
- UML experience.
- Experience with Web Services.
- Experience with the following tools: IBM WebSphere, IBM MQ Series, Eclipse, or WebSphere Application
- Developer.
- Experience with RCP development.
- Experience with SQL Server development will be an advantage.
Knowledge:
- Understanding of the SDLC Methodology.
- Relevant program languages.
- Java Full stack.
- Problem Analysis and Problem-Solving Techniques.
- Impact Analysis Techniques.
- Documentation Frameworks, Tools, and Standards.
- Understanding of Project Management Principles.
- Understanding the Deployment Process in the Development Phase.
- High level understanding of Enterprise Test Methodology (Automation).
ATTRIBUTES:
- Strong analytical and numerical ability.
- Problem solving skills.
- Conceptual thinker.
- Good communication / interpersonal skills.
- Action / results orientation.
- Quality orientation.
- Knowledge seeking / learning orientation.
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
COMMENTS:
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Desired Skills:
- Java
- Developer
- CPT