Full Stack Developer at PwC South Africa

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Full-Stack Development - Develop, test, and deploy high-quality web applications using Angular for the front end, Node.js for the back end, .NET for enterprise services, and SQL for database management.
• Collaboration and Communication - Work closely with cross-functional teams, including UX/UI designers, product managers, and other developers, to ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Code Quality and Best Practices - Adhere to and advocate for coding standards, perform code reviews, and implement best practices to maintain high code quality and improve system performance.
• System Design and Architecture - Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable and maintainable applications, ensuring robust, secure, and efficient system structures.
• Problem-Solving and Debugging - Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues across various layers of the application stack, ensuring minimal disruption to the business.
• Performance Optimization - Optimize application performance, including front-end responsiveness, server-side processing, and database queries, to deliver high-performing solutions.
• Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) - Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment process, ensuring smooth and reliable releases.
• Documentation - Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation for all developed systems, including technical specifications, API documentation, and user guides.
• Security and Compliance - Ensure that applications adhere to security best practices and comply with relevant regulations and corporate policies, mitigating risks and protecting sensitive data.
• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing - Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team

PERSON PROFILE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

EXPERIENCE KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Business Administration or Business Management or similar. 
• Product Management qualification
• ITIL Foundation (or other ITSM qualification)
• 5+ years in IT within product, project, analysis or application management
• Familiarity with the principles of design thinking and agile software delivery
• Engaging executive stakeholders
• Experience of product / application  management discipline
• Experience in guiding IT Operations in the ongoing operational management of applications and products
• Business acumen and enterprise knowledge
• Relationship building
• Customer centric focus
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical failures
• Time management
• Prioritisation 
• Leadership and influence
• Facilitation and persuasion skills
• Collaboration with delivery teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Visionary / Holistic Thinking
• Strategic planning and thinking
• Outcome driven orientation