Ops Specialist: IT/Java Developer at Telkom

Core Description

Responsible to develop solutions that encompass customer management, product modelling, ordering, billing as well as integration to back end and third-party network services. Responsible for building assurance and self-service capabilities. Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle which includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment and support of applications developed.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Develop BSS applications covering end to end fulfilment, assurance and billing flow
• Responsible for building assurance and self-service capabilities.
• Order management system and workflow definition
• Build applications in accordance with the defined architecture and designs
• Adherence to software development guidelines, principles and best practice frameworks
• Quality assurance of code developed
• Conducting unit testing of code developed
• Define how the components of all the applications relate to each other, and how the facilities (new or existing) will support the capability or business area
• Strong software design and programming fundamentals of JAVA and REST Architecture
• Work closely with the project delivery teams to deliver solutions that improve user experience. Participate in strategy discussions related to design and implementation.
• Contribute to the analysis and design process by identifying customers’ needs and translating those needs into rules that will be enforced by the software application
• Communicate with team members through the Agile process to prioritize, estimate, and triage tasks Ensure workflows and rules are applied to the applications to deliver on business requirements

Core Functional Knowledge/ Skills

• Project delivery on Java based applications
• Building and integrating applications
• Software development cycles and QA processes
• Designing, developing and implementing applications using Java EE platforms
• Custom module and API development
• Microservices development and container deployment
• API implementation and life cycle management
• Integrating open source and third-party applications
• OSS/BSS Systems Analysis/Development & Trouble Shooting
• Java Development and delivery
• Technologies: JavaScript, HTML5/CSS, Node.js, Angular, PHP, MYSQL, JQuery, Drupal, GIT, Microservices, GIT, MariaDB, Relational databases -JSP, JDBC, Java Servlets, Javabeans/EJBs, SQL, Ubuntu/RedHat/OEL/Linux, Containers (Docker, OpenShift,Kubernetes)

Competencies (Behaviour)

• Ability to communicate technical ideas to business users and other teams
• You are a strong communicator, that loves to investigate and find the best solutions for our clients Experience in high-volume, fast moving, deadline-driven studio environment
• Works independently and within a team, structures and manages own time well
• Proactive, solution-centric mindset

Qualifications

• 3-year Degree/ diploma (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification (IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering)

Experience

• 3 years’ experience, including experience as a Java developer. Telecommunications experience and TM Forum API and Process understanding advantageous. Technical/ Systems design experience an additional advantage.

Certification/ Professional Registration

• Industry or development platforms certifications advantageous

Special Requirements

• Proven track record of project delivery on Java based applications.
• Solid experience building applications and integrating
• The ability to build applications within an enterprise environment
• Understanding of software development cycles and quality assurance processes
• Hands on experience in designing, developing and implementing applications using Java EE platforms
• Custom module and API development
• Great OO skills, including strong design patterns knowledge
• Microservices development and container deployment experience
• Experience in an Agile and Scrum environment
• Experience with Relational databases -JSP, JDBC, Java Servlets, Javabeans/EJBs, SQL, JavaScript, HTML
• Understanding of DevOps environment