Junior Java Developer at PPS

About the job

Purpose of the Job:

The Junior Java Developer role is responsible for developing data-intensive software applications as well as data rich applications within a Scrum development framework. The role will also be responsible for developing, testing, fixing defects and releasing Java applications as per the defined architectural and design standards.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Software development and testing

• Engaging in technical scoping sessions with a clear mandate of defining and agreeing the technology, design and tools

• Responsible for producing working implementation (code) from functional/technical documents like a functional specification

• Ensuring appropriate use of tools and applications that is in place to support the development process and software development life cycle (SDLC)

• Database administration and manipulation to create SQL statement, etc.

• Unit testing

• Integration testing of code

• Interacting and maintaining good relationships with business stakeholders (business users, project management resources, testing and training teams)

• Performance Management – To engage with leadership

• Engaging with leadership and taking initiative around career growth and training

• Demonstrating of knowledge of best practice and project standards for coding

Education:

• Matric (Grade 12)

• B.Comm, B.Eng, BSC Eng, BSC Informatics or related degree / diploma

• Linux operating environment is an advantage

• Web: HTML, HTML5, XML, CSS is advantageous  

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience on Java 7 and JEE ( Servlets, JSP, EJB, REST and SOAP , JPA/Hibernate), JBOSS and MS SQL Server

• 1 to 2 years’ experience with Build tools, ie. Maven

• Knowledge of and exposure to SDLC / Change Control / Release Management

• Advantageous - Struts, Spring, HTML5, Angular JS, JSON

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio/Aris, Project)

• Troubleshooting

• Service delivery orientated (Possess sense of urgency)

Competencies:

• Strong personal characteristics, energy, drive, focus, motivation, responsibility

• Self-motivated and ability to use own initiative, with ability to work without supervision

• Outcomes driven

• Innovative

• Quality orientation

• Analytical thinking and decision-making ability in a moderately complex environment.

• Problem-solving skills (analysis and business / process solution design).

• Interpretation of information in a clear and concise manner

• Good interpersonal communications skills and presentation skills

• People networking and good, rapid relationship and team building

• Strong aptitude for teamwork (Contributes to the teams success) 

Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates

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