IT Online Development Specialsit (Sandton) at Sun International

Description

Job Purpose

• As a technical expert, the IT Online Development Specialist will be responsible for the development and upgrading of high-performing, scalable business applications projects, using the Microsoft Eco-system platforms, from conceptualisation and design to implementation, testing and end user support, incorporating software and technology solutions to support business requirements and goals.
• This will include designing, creating and maintaining custom workflows, actions and triggers using the Microsoft Power Automate platform; maintaining and supporting SharePoint websites; and providing technical and systems design expertise in the development, integration and maintenance of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) with other business systems viz Power BI, ERP, etc.

Education

• B Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Experience

• Minimum 6 years’ with specialised experience in Power Automate, Sharepoint and CRM
• Umbraco experienceis highly advantageous

Requirements

Skills and Knowledge

• Analysing
• Creating and improving
• Sourcing information
• Applying expertise and technology
• Taking ownership
• Responding with urgency
• Integrating (Collaborating, Consulting)
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Eco-System, including SharePoint, Office Suite, and Power BI, CRM, Power Automate
• Javascript, HTML, CSS (highly advantageous)
• Web Services (JSON, SOAP, Rest) (highly advantageous)
• Server configuration – webserver and application
• Application and Software development (highly advantageous)
• Technical writing and coding
• Testing methodologies and practices
• Project management skills
• Web development lifecycle
• Risk management
• Umbraco experience” (highly advantageous)

Key Performance Areas

• Collaborate with business support and business teams to receive and prioritise briefs around new or changing business requirements
• Analyse user requirements and implement the design, delivery and support of new and upgraded technology applications; delivering each element to specifications to support business needs. These include the following platform development:

Power Platform Development

• Develop custom workflows using the Microsoft Power Automate platform in line with business requirements
• Design, create, and maintain flows, actions, and triggers
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and automate manual tasks
• Architect and develop high-quality automated processes, workflows, and APIs using Microsoft Power Automate
• Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of automated solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate existing systems with Power Automate to automate processes and workflows
• Evaluate and monitor system performance and ensure compliance with security standards
• Develop or validate test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types
• Compile and update systems documentation for Power Automate processes and workflows
• Develop and execute tests to ensure the accuracy and reliability of automated solutions
• Provide end user support to business by diagnosing application faults, troubleshooting and resolving workflow issues, providing working solutions that meet service level requirements
• Research and recommend new technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of automated processes and workflows
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure compatibility and interoperability of automated processes and workflows

SharePoint Administration and Development

• Administer and maintain the SharePoint platform and infrastructure, including the server the platform lives on
• Provide access to site owners and end users of functional / departmental sites in sharepoint, supporting end users with shared files, including roles and permissions