Developer at Soulstice Consulting

Job description

Purpose of the position:

Products, services, programs and information which the individual must provide to external individuals or groups, or one another to accomplish the organization’s mission and strategy.

Availability:

Immediate

Education:

BSc IT or relevant Degree or Diploma (Preferred)

Key Performance Objectives:

• Codes, tests, corrects and documents large and/or complex systems and system modifications from supplied specifications using agreed standards, architectures and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result
• Specifies user/system interfaces and translates logical designs into physical designs taking account of target environment, performance requirements and existing systems with the goal of minimizing complexity
• Produces design documents of all components using required standards, methods and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate
• Creates unit tests for all developed components
• Takes part in code reviews of own work and leads reviews of colleagues’ work
• Contribute and adhere to policies, standards and procedures applicable to development, quality and release management
• Identifies areas for quality and/or environmental improvement. Taking into account the development strategy, wider business objectives or advice from colleagues. Actively contributes to the implementation of quality improvement initiatives, helping to drive a Quality Culture
• Identifies and plans systematic corrective action by examination of the root cause of the problem

Skills:

• Coaching and assisting with technical problems
• Mentoring and supporting people transitioning to new roles
• Innovation
• Business process improvement
• Emerging technology monitoring
• Resourcing

Experience and Knowledge:

• Understanding of system architecture and data modeling
• Basic understanding of project management
• Understanding of TOGAF, COBIT, UML
• Preferred developments tech: C#, SoftwareAG webMethods, SOA Software, ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, HTML, JavaScript, WCF, Team Foundation Server, ADFS, PowerShell
• Preferred databases technologies: Oracle, SQL Server, Elastic Search, MongoDB
• Continuous improvement, keeping abreast of trends in technology, practices, methodology
• Exposure to OO programming and design. Understands OO modelling and design patterns
• Knowledge of Microservices, DevOps, EDA, SOA
• Software engineering best practices, life cycles, standards and methodologies (Primarily Scrum and Kanban but also insight into control processes such as Waterfall)

Attributes and competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Self-Motivated
• Information seeking/Curiosity
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• Ability to give and accept constructive criticism
• Self Confidence
• Diplomacy
• Result Orientated
• Innovation - Contribute and Implement Ideas
• Continuous Improvement
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in English both in spoken and written communication
• Ability to work independently
• Team Player
• Will go the extra mile to get the job done
• Resilient and tolerant personality