Developer - George at Pepkor Speciality

Job Description    

An exciting and new opportunity has become available for an experienced Developer at our George Support Centre.

The main purpose of this position is to develop information systems by developing software solutions based on the analysis of users' needs then design, test, and develop software to meet those needs.

Our ideal candidate must be self-motivated, positive, and passionate about performance, a resilient individual who can think laterally and who has strong analytical and technical abilities. Our candidate must enjoy a pressurised role and be best solutions driven.

Qualifications    

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in computer science or related degree

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Minimum 5 years’ of relevant working experience
• Proven experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer, or similar role
• Knowledge of coding languages and frameworks/systems
• Experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks
• Understanding of retail ERP systems
• Task and goal oriented
• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Understand and keep the integrity of confidential data
• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Technology skills requirements

• SQL Server / SSIS / SSAS / SSRS
• Knowledge, Experience in Microsoft Azure / Google Cloud Platform
• SQL server integration services or similar integration tool experience
• Knowledge of coding languages and frameworks/systems
• Experience in one or more of the following languages : React, Angular, C#, Python
• Dynamics Navision 2017 or later (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central preferable)

Key Responsibilities    

• Develop solutions based on users’ needs and requirements
• Coordinate with business analysts to determine functionalities
• Develop technical solutions to complex business problems
• Map out the conceptual design for a planned database
• Verify and refine the logical design before/during development process
• Review and improvise code
• Run tests and fix bugs
• Monitor user access and security
• Monitor performance and manage parameters provide fast responses to front-end users
• Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS)
• Develop, manage, test back-up and recovery plan
• Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act
• Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures.
• Control access permissions and privileges
• Consider both back-end organisation of data and front-end accessibility for end-users

Extra Skills and Experience Advantageous

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience in any of the following areas will be highly beneficial: BI Dashboard tools such as Qlikview / GCP Big Query / Google Data Studio / Tablue / Power BI
• API Experience in one of the languages below
• Experience in two or more of the following languages React, Angular, C#, Python