Tech Career Opportunities at EQ Plus Technologies Pty

Duties:  

• Participate in business requirements analysis sessions
• Identify and document functional and derived requirements and map them to customer requirements.
• Identify and document system requirements considering functional requirements as well as performance, functionality, and supportability, etc.
• Complete functional and technical design deliverables.
• Complete code builds and unit test to validate design including documentation deliverables.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure development is performed in accordance with development standards.
• Follow version control and change management processes to support internal and external audit Requirements.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings.
• Work with the Production Operations team to optimize ongoing performance.
• Escalate issues to development teams, other support organizations and third parties as appropriate.

 Required Skills:

• 2 -4+ years in designing and developing application software using Hyperion Essbase and Planning.
• 2 - 4 + years' experience in multidimensional analysis, designing applications and databases, designing, and building dimensions, loading data, calculating data and aggregation techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of end user tools including SmartView, Visual Explorer, and Essbase Add-in for Excel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of drill to detail functionality.
• Demonstrated knowledge of both native security and Shared Services security.
• Oracle Essbase API and EAS Java API experience highly desirable
• Working knowledge of Linux OS.
• Working knowledge of software version control concepts and change management processes.
• Working knowledge of ETL processes.
• Working knowledge of data modelling concepts both relational and dimensional.
• Experience with Oracle.
• Education: Bachelor's degree

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Duties: 

Lead a team of change and stakeholder management resources within the Transformation program.

• Work closely with the program manager and director to lead, facilitate and manage change
• Engage, support, and influence leaders
• Navigate matrix communication channels
• Collaborate with program and project teams to ensure that relevant strategies can be implemented successfully and in accordance with program and project expectations
• Ensure requisite standards are met
• Coordinate formulation and delivery of training strategy, plan and materials for program and projects therein
• Create actionable deliverables for change, including such as change and comms plans, sponsor and stakeholder engagement roadmaps, training plans etc.
• Ensure that change management activities are integrated into the program and/or projects plans
• Manage the change portfolio

Knowledge, experience and personal competencies
Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Organizational Psychology, or a related Proven experience in change management, with a specific focus on technology adoption and change fatigue mitigation.
• Certification in Change Management is mandatory.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Experience working with diverse teams in large organisations, particularly in the context of technological innovation.
• Experience with and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
• Resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere.
• Forward looking with a holistic approach
• Organised with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics.
• Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others.
• Acute business acumen and understanding of organisational issues and challenges.
• Familiarity with program and project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle
• Experience with large-scale organisational change efforts.

Additional requirements

• Proficiency in English (verbal and written skills).
• Thought Leadership.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Risk Management.
• Change Management.
• Project Manager
• Problem-solving skills.
• Facilitation skills
• Negotiation skills

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Duties:  Our client based in Pretoria is urgently looking for a Functional Test Analyst to join their team

Hybrid

3 years IT Diploma/ Degree (Software Development)

• ISTQB foundation OR Test Analyst.
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in Software Testing.
• 3 to 5 years experienced in conducting Data Warehousing and Database testing as well as co-ordinating and reporting on SIT and User Acceptance testing preparation, execution and sign off.
• 3 years’ experience in Data virtualisation platform
• Experience in testing Tool (MF ALM/Octane).
• knowledge of analysing large data sets.
• Experience in Data warehouse application.
• Understanding of testing concepts i.e., testing methodologies and techniques.

The following will be an added advantage.

• Agile Testing Methodology
• Data virtualisation platform
• Knowledge of Data Warehousing
• Knowledge in cloud testing

Competencies or Soft Skills required:

• Must have analytical skills.
• Ability to identify potential issues and risks and devise appropriate solutions and test scenarios.
• Must be able to pay attention to detail and accuracy is also needed to check the data quality and integrity for errors or inconsistencies.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other team members, stakeholders, and clients
• Must be able to manage their time and tasks.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills are important for working with other testers, developers, database administrators, and project managers.
• Must be able to work independently and be self-starter.

Qualifications/ Certification:

• a Diploma in IT, or an equivalent qualification.
• ISTQB foundation OR Test Analyst.
• Functional testing experience
• Agile Testing

The following will be an added advantage.

• Data virtualisation platform testing.

Key deliverables:
Integration, Functional, Regression, Automation testing and User Acceptance Testing:

• Testing Approach
• Functional test cases
• BI testing
• Data Testing framework
• Analyse data sets
• Operate in agile and hybrid environment
• Test Execution Results
• Defects Management Reports
• Test Deliverable Sign-off Certificates
• Test Closure Reports

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Qualifications

• Degree in a numerate field such as Computer Science, Finance, Engineering or Mathematics.
• Industry recognised software development certifications

Skills and Experience:

• At least 5 years of solid experience as a full-stack C# software developer.
• SQL, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, Angular/React, Kendo UI, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS.
• Solid hand-on experience with modern DDD and OOP principles.
• Working in agile environment with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, MS TFS)
• Development experience in capital markets with product knowledge of equities, forex, fixed income, and commodities as well as derivatives and indices valuations are a distinct advantage.
• Good experience with integrated system environments.
• Self-motivated, highly organised, and strong attention to detail.

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Key deliverables:
Statement of Work Delivery Coordination · Highlighting the activities of the individual team members as well as the different project teams within organization · Sequence work and drive delivery Internal Consulting on Agile · Identifying opportunities to reduce waste in the way of work within the team · Coaching individual team members to help embrace an agile way of work Vendor and procurement Management · Having a deep understanding of theories behind methodologies such as SAFe, Scrum, XP, Kanban, Lean thinking, LESS, etc.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• 3-5 years plus experience as a Scrum Master in delivery of business solutions/applications · Co-ordinate the delivery of multiple projects
• Solid knowledge of agile methodology, techniques, and frameworks, such as Scrum, Kanban, LeSS, to deliver solutions
• Leadership and management experience · Solid programme and/ or project management skills · Work across various areas to consolidate and manage output
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills · Certified Scrum Master, SAFe preferred · Negotiation skills
• Holding people accountable for delivery · Stakeholder management · Reporting

Specific Additional Experience · 5 years investment banking experience (preferred) · Investment Banking products knowledge working knowledge (advantage) · Client Onboarding and Maintenance (advantage)

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Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary ICT Qualification
• 3 Years + Relevant Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a full stack developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in front-end and back-end programming languages and frameworks.
• Familiarity with database management and design.
• Knowledge of software development best practices and design patterns.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) is a plus..

Technology:  

• HTML
• Java
• CSS
• Back-end Dev
• Front end Dev
• Front-end: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue.js, etc.
• Back-end: Node.js, Python, Ruby, Java, PHP, etc.
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
• Web services and APIs: REST, GraphQL.
• DevOps and deployment tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• New and Maintenance SDLC Full Stack Development
• DevOps
• Systems Version control
• Stakeholder liaison

General:

• Huge preference for SA Born, Non-EE Candidates / understanding abilities.
• 100% in office based in Centurion

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Education and experience:

• A minimum of a degree in (basic education, business administration, systems training /e-learning) OR Social Science related certification is required.
• Min of 3 years’ experience in an application support position.

Additional requirements:

• A technical, logical thought process
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Effective communication skills.
• People skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Punctuality.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Work ethic.
• Proven experience in providing support and training to clients.
• Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and learning principles
• Proven ability to master the full training cycle.
• Adequate knowledge of learning management software.
• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound decision making and organisational skills.
• Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Proficiency in MS Office and in database software.
• Training, HR, or related field.