Software Engineer at Standard Bank Group

JOB PURPOSE
To apply computer science theories, principals to create, refactor moderate to complex programs/scripts, integration software services.
To design complex specifications, code, test, debug, enhance programs within the Continuous delivery pipelines and provide support, maintenance of systems, programmes.
To execute software developer responsibilities according to Engineer practice, standards, frameworks, roadmaps and the architects application standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Construct, interpret and execute moderate to complex end to end system and program tests to verify correct operation of completed systems.
• Provide support and production standby post go live adhering to release methodology and technical change management procedures for all changes.
• Coach or mentor less experienced Engineers on technical aspects of application development, controls, and documentation standards as well as on engaging effectively with relevant stakeholders.
• Look actively for opportunities to shorten development timelines, share expert technical knowledge and skills to improve skills of the team and improve cost efficiency of application development activities.
• Contribute to programmes and platforms for the processing, analysis and visual display of data, integrating new and existing data sources and ensuring the validity and reliability of data to support data driven decision making (as required).
• Adhere to application lifecycle management accountabilities, architectural platforms and guardrails and ensure that all activity is digitally recorded and tracked to enhance reporting, to support process review and improvement and to maintain an audit ready posture.
• Participate in the definition of complex, often abstract problems that extend across multiple business lines and functions through engagements with senior leaders and apply a creative approach to solving the problems which will address both technical and people or culture challenges simultaneously.
• Develop fully functional applications across all platforms that are in line with current technologies and standards and publish them to the relevant platform to enhance the functioning and experience of employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc Comp Science, B.Com Informatics
• Certificate in a programming language or cloud computing.
• SAP BO experience (BO, AFO, WEBI, Lumira Designer and SAP SAC) is essential.
• SAP BW/BI 7.5
• SAP BW on HANA.
• SAP Data Services
• Broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions.
• Proven experience in modern engineering practices i.e. dev ops, agile etc., Proven experience across multiple, broad IT Engineering disciplines, with demonstrated specialisation in at least one. Experience within the required scope of expertise.
• Hands-on experience of SAP BW7.5, HANA support and reporting.