Senior Developer at Silica

Role description:

• Design and implement software solutions, on premise and in the Cloud (AWS).
• Comprehend business strategies requirements, design and develop solutions to accommodate those needs.
• Software development, on premise and in the Cloud (AWS).
• Move/Migrate on premise solutions to the Cloud (AWS).
• Cloud (AWS) Architecture designs and implementations.
• Implement best practise design and software methodologies.
• Implement Software Security Best Practices, on premise and in the Cloud (AWS).
• Collaborate with internal and external development teams
• Collaborate with internal and external vendors

Educational Requirements (Educational / academic qualifications):

• Minimum Matric 
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Science or Information Systems qualification advantageous. 
• Relevant IT qualifications advantageous. 
• AWS Cloud Certified.

Prior Work Experience / Background: 

• Knowledge of / experience within the financial services industry (preferably investment banking) advantageous 
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Software Development.
• Must have been involved in numerous Software Projects.
• Recent working experience delivering projects using Agile SDLC principles 
• Working on Cloud based projects would be advantageous

Key Performance Areas: (Specific Description of the job)

Strategy 

• Understand the strategy and relate it to the team/s and its deliverables. 
• Drive to continuously improve efficiency. 

Solutions Design and SDLC

• Extensive OOP analysis and design skills 
• Good working knowledge of Agile
• Proficiency in applying patterns in the design of solutions 
• Experience with SOA environments
• Experience with Cloud (AWS) environments

Operating System

• Linux, any version or flavour - REQUIRED
• Microsoft Windows Server - required

Programming Languages and Technologies

• Java SE and EE – required
• Microsoft .net / .net core – advantageous
• Google Golang – advantageous
• Python – advantageous
• REACT (web framework) – advantageous
• XML – xsd; xslt; xpath
• JSON
• Mongo
• Redis – managed or unmanaged
• AnyPoint Studio Mule ESB – advantageous
• HA-Proxy – proxy Server
• T-SQL (Transact-SQL), SQL
• Maven
• Gradle
•  Jenkins Build Server
• Eclipse IDE

Data Base

• Oracle
• MsSql
• Sybase
• MySql

The developer MUST be JAVA certified or have vast experience with this language. Silica is an equal opportunity employer and this position will be filled in accordance with our current Employment Equity practices.