Job Openings at Parvana

What you will be doing:

• Ensure efficient project delivery by effectively communicating resourcing, timelines, and client expectations.
• Collaborate closely with clients to gather requirements and relay them to the development team.
• Assist in creating proposals, quoting, and identifying opportunities for client growth.
• Manage change control processes and maintain timely communication with all stakeholders.
• Coordinate agile ceremonies and meetings to keep everyone on the same page.
• Champion agile best practices, ensuring accurate estimation, iteration, and frequent releases.
• Support team success by addressing blockers, escalating issues, and fostering a positive team environment.
• Monitor project progress, provide insightful reports, and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Oversee invoicing and follow up to ensure timely payments.
• Proactively identify and address skills gaps through targeted training and certifications.

What you need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial (e.g., BSc Computer Science).
• Scrum Master certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience in software development, asset management, banking, or digital agency is desirable.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies and best practices, with experience facilitating agile ceremonies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with clients and team members.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Basic understanding of software development processes and technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address project challenges proactively.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities, maintaining flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in project documentation, reporting, and quality assurance.
• Understanding of project financials, including budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting.
   

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What you will be doing:

• Build and set up cutting-edge development tools and infrastructure while streamlining development, release processes, and deployments through automation and improvements.
• Collaborate with developers to test and review code, develop updates, and ensure projects follow best practices and work seamlessly.
• Leverage open-source technologies and tools to create innovative web-based tools, microservices, and solutions, while automating workflows using languages like Perl, Python, Groovy, Bash, and Go.
• Configure and manage diverse data sources such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Mongo, Elasticsearch, Redis, Cassandra, and Hadoop to optimise performance.
• Proactively address vulnerabilities in Docker images (e.g., NGINX, Alpine, WAF) and manage Tomcat and Java versions across multiple operating systems.
• Oversee source control using Git and champion the implementation of automated processes wherever possible.
• Enhance cybersecurity by performing vulnerability assessments, risk management, and managing incident response and root cause analysis.
• Lead the creation and improvement of CI/CD pipelines, fostering continuous integration, development, and deployment, while mentoring and guiding team members to grow their skills.

What you need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial
• Experience in Docker Swarm, Linux, and Bash, with beneficial certifications in Jenkins and Cloud (AWS/Google Cloud).
• Proficient in scripting languages (Lua, Python, Bash, Groovy) and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), artifact registries (Artifactory, Harbor), and version control (Git, GitLab, BitBucket).
• Skilled in analysis tools such as SonarQube, ZAP, JMeter, and DefectDojo, as well as proxies like HaProxy, NGINX, and WAF.
• Strong understanding of NodeJS, network protocols (TCP, HTTP, HTTPS), and software design with Linux/Unix tools and architecture.
• Experience working in Agile environments with excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated, capable of working both independently and in teams, and able to handle pressure effectively.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.