Software Developer at Teraco Data Environments

Main Function of the Job
Development

• Mendix development – Feature Requests, Bug Fixes & Business Project applications
• Understanding of Integration with other systems using Web Services
• Ad-Hoc understanding of other programming languages
• Working with Agile Planning tool within the Internal Development team
• Ensuring all development documentation is in place and up to date
• Working with Business Analyst & Test Analyst to ensure development delivery is on schedule
• Ad-Hoc Testing of Development team work

Internal Business Support

• 2nd Level Business Support on all Internal Business Applications
• Liaising with business on bugs and fixes of Internal Business Applications
• Working alongside other departments to ensure applications are bug free and developed to the optimal development standards
• Ad-Hoc training for business users

Information Security
Manage risks associated with access to the information assets/systems.

Skill Requirements

• Team worker and knowledge sharing amongst the team
• Good communication skills
• Active listening – ability to understand requirements
• Ability to communicate in English
• Proactive problem solver
• Ability to work independently & a positive team player
• Self-motivated
• Conducts self professionally, exhibits high levels of tolerance and patience
• Responsible for continued learning and self-development
• All activities performed on time
• Ability to write technical design specifications or technical impact documentation

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric
• 4 years’ experience in IT Development
• Certification in Advanced Mendix Developers Course preferable at employment or alternately must obtain within 1 year of employment funded by Teraco
• Understanding of Mendix Sprintr tool and Agile Development methodologies
• Understanding of Other development languages preferred (JAVA preferred)
• Knowledge of internet protocols e.g. SNMP, SMTP & IMAP preferable 
• Knowledge of systems integration using RESR & SOAP Web Services