Analyst Developer- Integration - Microsoft stack (BizTalk, SSIS, C#, SQL) at Clicks Group

We are looking to recruit a permanent Analyst Developer to work within the IT Department.The role will be based at Clicks Group Head Office in Cape Town and will report to the Technical Team Lead. The main purpose of this role would be, to develop Integration solutions using approved toolsets on Microsoft stack (BizTalk, SSIS, C#, SQL), as well as the maintenance of software systems and automation of the operations and interfaces between these systems. You would also be required to perform systems analysis, error analysis and assist with standby/application support and you need to the have ability to write technical specifications and do systems designs.

Job description

Purpose and Objectives

• Required to partake in the development of application code, by liaising with other developers via designing, and planning to satisfy the requirements of business users
• Plan and implement solutions for effective development of a program in order to meet specifications and deadlines
• Required to stay abreast of industry standards
• Plan and execute Unit Testing, Systems Integration Testing, and archiving of test results.
• Partake in the development of System/Functional Documentation, operations manuals, systems processes, and technical designs. Is accountable for getting these documents done.
• Analyse, resolve difficult/complex system issues, by working with the end-users and other IT support staff
• Writing of technical specifications according to functional requirements
• Translate functional requirements into design specifications , according to the development standards in area of responsibility
• Required to do standby on occasion
• Required to do production support on occasion
• Do peer reviews
• Responsible for developing quality code according to technical specification

Minimum requirements

Job Related Knowledge

• Essential
• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle
• Strong knowledge of SOA

Desirable

• Microsoft Office Visio (Desirable)
• Understanding networking and security (Desirable)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good documentation skills

Job Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 5 years’ proven work experience as a Developer
• Development experience, SSIS and C#
• Experience working with SQL Server databases
• Web Services experience (WCF)
• BizTalk experience– Orchestrations, Ports, BRE, Transformations, etc
• Solid knowledge of an ESB – Itineraries, etc
• XML and XSD schema design

Desirable

• Knowledge of TFS and GIT advantageous
• Experience in administering Active Directory (AD) and GPO’s
• Experience of AD, ADFS, PKI in Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016

Education

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant skills and experience

Job Related Competencies

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Working with People
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Analysing
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations