Senior Technologist - IMT, Simon’s Town at Armscor

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 

• Essential: Grade12 
• Essential: B-Tech or Advanced National Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent. 
• Added advantage: M-Tech in Information Technology or equivalent will be an 
• Added advantage: SACNASP registration 
• Essential: 4-5 years’ experience in software development (with emphasis on Database Development) 
• Essential: Experience in Microsoft .NET software development environment 
• Essential: Experience in Microsoft SQL Server database development environment 
• Added advantage: Python programming experience will be an advantage 

CRITICAL PERFORMANCE AREAS

The incumbent will be responsible to perform the following functions but not limited to;

• To design and develop computer models in order to simulate and to interpret results and to perform mathematical verification. 
• Undertake research and make recommendations in area of responsibility. 
• To provide software design tasks of a medium complex nature. 
• To lead project teams consisting of multiple specialists and support personnel. 
• To identify opportunities for project management process improvement. 
• To define, investigate and analyse medium complex scientific problems, and develop cost effective solutions to the identified problems. 
• To write scientific reports specifying raw data as well as interpretation of results. 
• Execution of sub system and system tests (hardware / software) and document test results.
• Interpret measured results and propose actions and recommendations. 
• Be responsible for making medium complex scientific decisions as part of scientific activities. 
• Comprehend and apply knowledge of the widely applied principles underpinning good scientific practice and specialist knowledge. 
• Provide consultancy advice to internal and external stakeholders on scientific activities.