Java Developer at Expleo Group

Job Purpose:

• To deliver detailed design through programming and configuration while providing guidance and mentoring to other software developers. This role specifically requires expertise in Volante technology, focusing on payment systems. 

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software aligned with design specifications, with a focus on payment systems.
• Create robust, fault-tolerant, and critical technical components for complex systems, leveraging Volante skills.
• Design system components that are scalable, supportable, maintainable, and reusable, especially in the payments domain.
• Estimate work efforts for development tasks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues, offering guidance to other team members as needed.
• Produce documentation in line with organisational standards.
• Continuously improve software through iterative enhancements.
• Maintain and support software in accountable environments, particularly in payment processing and integration.
• Develop and conduct unit and system tests for software components.
• Create deployment artefacts and manage them within source control libraries.
• Oversee deployment packages and manage their execution, particularly for payments-related features.
• Collaborate on tool optimisation with the Business, Development, and Operations teams, focusing on payments and financial systems.
• Update and manage the knowledge base for software assets.
• Integrate own work effectively within a team and across teams, ensuring seamless collaboration on payments projects.
• Collaborate with designers, product owners, and engineering teams to refine payment solutions.
• Contribute to breaking down solutions into component parts for development, particularly in payments.
• Support the achievement of business strategy objectives and values, with a focus on the payments industry.
• Stay updated with industry trends and technical expertise in both Java development and Volante technology for payments.
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in your role and responsibilities.
• Contribute to corporate culture-building initiatives and participate in supporting business strategy through agile thinking.
• Mentor multiple software developers and teams, enhancing their skills and development capabilities.

Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Preferred Qualification:

• Diploma / Certificate in multiple programming languages

Preferred Certifications:

• Certification in relevant programming languages

Essential skills

• Minimum 5 years of programming experience in Java
• Experience using Volante Technologies to provide financial messaging and payment solutions.

Technical / Professional Knowledge:

• IT Data Structures
• Application Systems
• Agile Development
• System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Behavioural Competencies:

• Managing Work
• Collaboration
• Quality Orientation
• Applied Learning
• Initiating Action
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Desired skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Ability to adapt to new tools and technologies quickly.