Analyst Developer - Java at Paracon

The Analyst Developer (AD) partners and consults with the business and technology teams to develop basic to complex code for internal and external client software solutions. The AD provides expert advice for the design, creation and delivery of routine to complex program specifications for code development. The AD render support on multiple, complex projects and issues with an in-depth understanding of the application.

Output/Core Tasks:

• Analysis of change requests received
• Provide recommendations and cost / man-day estimates for implementing changes
• Design prototypes for change requests
• Maintain existing programmes 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
• Implement changes into the Production environment
• 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
• Provide hands-on training for own system
• Provide standby / support (if and when applicable)
• Correct errors / bugs in production

Responsibilities

• Analyse and design new features
• Write elegant robust code
• Write unit, integration and acceptance tests for all components
• Write build and deployment automation scripts
• Improve and optimize the performance of existing systems
• Troubleshoot and root-cause errors
• Mentor other developers
• Deliver features timeously

Qualifications:

• Grade 12

• Preferably a computer Science degree, IT Diploma or equivalent in experience

• Java Certification will be advantageous

Knowledge 

• Understanding of the SDLC Methodology
• Relevant program languages
• 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

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience within application development in Java
• Minimum 3 years working experience in J2EE
• Practical experience with Java Server Pages, Servlets, Stateless Session Beans, JDBC, Java Messaging Service
• An understanding of Object-Orientation
• UML experience
• Experience with Web Service will be an advantage
• Experience with the following tools will be an advantage: IBM Websphere, IBM MQ Series, DB2, Eclipse or Websphere Application Developer
• Relational Database experience (Experience with DB2 development will be an advantage.)
• Experience with RCP development will be an advantage.
• Experience in Call Centre applications (recommended)
• Financial Services knowledge (recommended)
• At least 5 years IT experience
• Working knowledge with IBM technology stack including RSA