Mid-Level Java Engineer (JHB Onsite) at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• BUILD and implement functional software products that serve user needs as the next Mid-Level Java Engineer wanted to join the team of a dynamic Software Specialist in Joburg.
• Working in collaboration with other Software Devs, you will help to analyse software product requirements and design the system, integrate software components and third-party programs while creating technical documentation for referencing and reporting and testing and deploying programs and systems.
• The ideal candidate should be a team player with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills.
• You must possess a BSc in Computer Engineering/Informatics or similar field with a minimum of 5+ years’ work experience in a similar role and be familiar with Agile development methodologies and software design and development in a Test-Driven environment.
• You will also need to be proficient with Java, JEE, JavaScript, Spring, VueJS, AngularJS, Git, ORM and Hibernate.

DUTIES:

• Work with other Software Engineers to analyse software product requirements and design the system thereafter.
• Produce clean, efficient code based on requirement specifications.
• Integrate software components and third-party programs.
• Verify and deploy programs and systems.
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software.
• Gather and evaluate user feedback.
• Create technical documentation for reference and reporting.
• Fix and improve existing software.
• Test and deploy programs and systems.
• Complete work timesheets.
• Continual feedback of progress on assigned tasks to Team Lead.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• BSc/Computer Science/Software Engineering or any related Informatics and Science/Engineering Degree or a professional Programming or Developer-related Certification or training.

Experience/Skills –

• At least 5+ years proven experience as a Software Developer/Engineer or similar role.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with software design and development in a Test-Driven environment.
• Knowledge of coding languages and platforms (e.g. Java, JEE, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. Spring, VueJS, AngularJS, Git).
• Experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks (e.g. Hibernate).
• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and improve technical skills.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan own tasks.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Proven ability to write clear technical documentation.
• Able to collect, interpret, and/or analyse complex data and information. 
• Ability to identify and set clear goals and use initiative towards efficiently achieving them. 
• Demonstrated ability to require less and less supervision over time.