Senior Java Developer at redPanda Software

Job description

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Modifies, develops, tests and implements efficient and cost-effective applications to solve business problems. Participates in the evaluation of application systems, processes and requirements, recommends changes to those systems and maintains them where necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as part of a project team to develop and test enterprise-ready business applications in a variety of configurations (e.g. web-based, desktop-based, service-based or scheduled processes).
• Produces entire solutions from scratch, or solutions that integrate with third-party applications, or solutions that interact with existing legacy systems. Is aware of and follows industry best-practice when developing applications and can justify design and development decisions based upon industry experience.
• Use programming languages and tools (generally) around the Java platform.
• Work with Business Analysts to identify and specify business requirements and translates these requirements into technical specifications (including Class, Sequence and other UML diagrams).
• Help Database Developers design databases and write efficient and effective database access code.
• Work with QA Analysts to develop testing plans and write the necessary code to automate testing in line with our Test-Driven Development methodology.
• Work with customers and project managers to deliver quality, effective software, in line with our Agile Development process.
• Diagnoses the root causes of systems issues using strong problem solving skills.
• Researches and evaluate potential technical solutions to business problems.

Personal Attributes / Character traits required for this job:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to collaborate well in a multi-disciplined team.
• Confidence when working directly with customers.
• Good judgement and experience of prioritising and working to tight deadlines.
• Ability to learn fast and share knowledge, experience and best practices with team mates
• Willingness to take responsibility and ownership of their work.
• Empathise with customers and communicate at the appropriate level.
• Take a level of strategic vision within their work
• Ability to use imagination to drive innovative solutions
• Understands and uses their impact within the team to provide leadership to junior staff
• Appreciation of their position within the wider roles & responsibilities of the DPS community
• Ability to work under pressure
• Practical approach to problem solving
• Able to document information and share knowledge with colleagues
• Follows a structured approach to their work
• Understands the importance of self-development
• Personal drive to succeed

Education and General Working Experience:

• Ideally an IT Diploma or related Degree will be an advantage but is not essential
• Proven Java experience of at least 5+ years professional development experience.
• Candidates with more or deeper development experience are welcome to apply.
• Remuneration package will be tailored according to relevant technical experience.
• Development experience in a Scrum based Agile environment will be an advantage
• Exposure to BDD/TDD will be a definite advantage
• Exposure to Enterprise development will be a definite advantage
• Exposure to object-oriented design concepts will be an advantage

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The incumbent receives direct but not constant supervision from Project Leaders (e.g. Development leads, Project Managers) and departmental management.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May assist and train lower level development staff.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

• Clean criminal record required
• Applications will only be considered from RSA Citizens or applicants with permanent resident permits.