Fresh Job Openings at Paracon

Job Description

Are you looking to grow your career? Then we have an opportunity for you! Be a part of a global organisation that is known for people development and a relaxed culture.

You will be managing and supporting the Operations Command Center consisting of team of approximately 32 multi-layered support staff and project services to customers based across a number of technologies in line with customer contracts and SLA's.

A Day At The Office

• Delivering of excellent customer service by supervising customer related activities of staff, and ensuring that customers are treated in a professional manner;
• To be an integral team member identifying and contributing to customer server service improvement suggestions, initiatives and solution realisation to all customers;
• Develop and enhance cooperative interdepartmental relationships and communications throughout the company and with stakeholders external to the company;
• Identify opportunities to extend service and offerings to enhance the value of our customer solutions and satisfaction;
• To provide onsite customer project and incident support services from time to time as well as liaising with users, user groups and customers to enhance the value of;
• Oversee receivable and payable accounts on a daily basis;
• Coordinate monthly assessment of the Department's financial performance and production activities;
• Supervise periodic budgeting for the Department’s annual financial plan, as well as oversee long term financial goals; and,
• Facilitate interactions between the internal team and the hosted platforms for the overall success of the organization.

Job Requirements

You will need a minimum of 4 years' support experience in Event Management, 4 years' Infrastructure (Server and Network) experience, 4 years' platform and integration experience and a minimum of 2 years' managing a team.

It's important that you have Sound Monitoring toolset knowledge and skills, ITIL Operational Support and Analysis and Project Management experience.

Got the skills? Then we want to know about it! Get in touch, we are really excited to hear from you!

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Job Description

Working for our client, you will enjoy a host of benefits, from fun team building activities to a customised recognition and rewards program that inspires the team to do their best. Modern offices, stylish décor and a culture that focuses on working hard and improving quality standards are just the beginning.

A vacancy exists in Cape Town for an analyst developer (web). The primary focus of your position is the development and maintenance of software that supports the group’s programs for key corporate clients.

You will be reporting to the web development manager, and need to be a highly motivated, innovative individual with a strong understanding of PHP and relational databases. Can you interpret and perceive requirements, work independently and get the job done? Then keep reading!

Job Requirements

To apply, you need a minimum of 5 years' proven experience in developing high volume web sites, experience with content management systems and a strong understanding of object oriented design and coding.

Your Skills Should Include

• PHP (framework experience);
• SQL;
• XML, XSL;
• JavaScript (framework experience advantageous);
• CSS, W3C DOM;
• AJAX;
• HTML, DHTML; and,
• Web services/SOAP/NuSOAP.

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Job Description

Modern offices, stylish décor and a culture that focuses on working hard and improving quality standards are just the beginning. Working for our client affords you a challenging and inspiring work environment that allows you to learn and grow within the company, helping you increase your skills and experience.

A vacancy exists in Cape Town for an analyst developer. The primary focus of your position is the development and maintenance of software that supports the group’s enterprise systems.

You will report to the technical team lead. It's important that you are a highly motivated individual with a strong understanding of relational databases and object orientated programming. Can you interpret and perceive requirements, work independently and get the job done within project deadlines? Then keep reading!

Job Requirements

You need to have a minimum of 2 - 3 years' proven experience in developing data driven applications, a strong understanding of relational databases, current experience with SQL (preferably PL/SQL) and recent experience with C# or Delphi.

The following skills will see you succeed in this role:

• Oracle PL/SQL;
• SQL;
• C# or C++ or Delphi (object orientated); and,
• Web Services/SOAP.

This company really pulls out all the stops when it comes to their people. If that sounds like somewhere you want to be, then get in touch!

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Job Description

Can you successfully complete tasks, which require the following generic skills?

•  Methodologies and standards (SCRUM / agile);
•  Analyse business requirements and extract test requirements;
•  Test case and test data creation;
•  Test case execution and defect logging;
•  Test planning and test effort estimation;
•  Risk mitigation; and,
•  Collaborating closely with developers, identifying, logging, prioritizing and verifying defects in a defect tracking system.

Job Requirements

All you need to apply is around 4 years' of manual testing experience.

A degree in computer science or business information systems and previous experience in the financial services industry or transactional systems would be ideal, but don't sweat it if you don't, as it's not a must have.

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Job Description

Life’s too short for the wrong job! We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a fun and productive team, with opportunities for growth and expanding your skills. Plus, this company is awesome!

You will act as the client relationship manager for the duration of the project. You will be consulting with the Business to understand business goals and objectives, be the intermediary between Business and IT, and be responsible for defining business needs for new or enhanced products, services or optimised business processes.

You will also be an active participant in all phases of the project lifecycle, working with both internal and external business partners.

Job Requirements

You Will Need The Following Skills

• Behaviour-Driven Development;
• Data and Process modelling;
• Gerkin;
• Cucumber;
• FTU BA Certification;
• System and user acceptance testing; and,
• The ability to capture, analyse and document business and user requirements.

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Job Description

Our client is one of the most recognised names in the technology industry. Working for them, you’ll do meaningful work, receive encouragement and tools to direct your own career, get to know yourself and feel like you’re part of something bigger and that what you do, matters. They need an awesome .Net Developer who really loves developing software. Could this be you? Then keep reading!

You Will

•  Work in a professional and comfortable work environment where the core focus is on learning, growth, knowledge sharing, teamwork and collaboration;
•  Work in a team with other .NET and developers within boundaries of strict project deadlines;
•  Be exposed to all major Microsoft technologies and excellent training opportunities both internally and externally (this exposure also occurs through the different engagement models being project-based development, placements, outsourced teams and support and enhancement engagements);
•  Either be based at the Head Office or at a customer site; and,
•  Need to be willing to do business travel to customer sites as per business requirements.

Job Requirements

You must have a Grade 12 Senior Certificate (Matric) and it would be great if you have a relevant university computer science degree or equivalent.

When It Comes To Experience You Need

•  3 years’ experience developing code in C# and ASP.NET;
•  2 years’ experience developing in ASP.NET MVC;
•  2 years’ HTML, JQUERY and JavaScript experience;
•  2 years' Transact-SQL (Stored procedures, views and triggers) experience;
•  Proficiency in technical high-level design; and,
•  Proven experience in the implementation of software design patterns.

You must have knowledge of:

•  C# and .NET;
•  ASP.NET and MVC;
•  SQL Server;
•  HTML, JQUERY and JavaScript;
•  ORM’s (such as Entity Framework or nHibernate);
•  Working in an Agile (Scrum) environment;
•  Application of technology in solving business problems; and,
•  A solid understanding of software design patterns and principles.

Lastly, you need to be willing to work overtime when required and to do business travel to customer sites as and when required.

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Job Description

This great opportunity will suit you if you’ve got a track record in Management Consulting and Programme Management in the Financial Services industry. You will be facilitating and setting criteria for the integration of businesses as well as developing and executing comprehensive integration plans.

This is a permanent position for an insurance industry leader.

In this role:

• you will be supporting the CEO in restating / developing the business strategy following the integration to ensure that business case benefits are met.
• You must be willing to travel.

Job Requirements

• It goes without saying that you will be qualified with a B Degree or higher. You will also need a solid track record in management consulting and programme management roles, with proven business acumen.
• Your management style must be one that accommodates strategic and detailed work.

Our client is open to this position being Johannesburg or Cape Town based. So Wherever you are, you won't need to relocate.

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Job Description

Are you an awesome software tester? Then we have an amazing opportunity for you!

Do You Have The Following Testing Skills

•  Methodologies and standards (SCRUM / agile);
•  Analyse business requirements and extract test requirements;
•  Test case and test data creation;
•  Test case execution and defect logging;
•  Test planning and test effort estimation;
•  Risk mitigation; and,
•  Collaborate closely with developers, identifying, logging, prioritizing and verifying defects in a defect tracking system.

Job Requirements

You need to have fair experience in systems, tools, architectures, and frameworks, as well as experience with integration testing frameworks and test tool evaluation and implementation. You'll need some experience with or some interest in Webservices, API and or DB testing and it's important that you understand or are able to learn new system architectures.

Apply If You Can

•  Test interfaces and integrated systems;
•  Develop test tools and extend test frameworks and test environments;
•  Test without a GUI;
•  Understand the concept of continuous integration; and,
•  Read test script code.

Previous experience in financial services industry or transactional systems would be advantageous.

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Job Description

Are you in the market for a contract position? Well we may have an amazing opportunity for you with one of our highly respected clients!

You will apply a substantial body of application solution design professional knowledge within Information Systems and Technology, dealing with a wide range of solution development issues requiring judgement in assessing a variety of complex technical variables and conceptual level business and technical challenges, in the development of software products. You will take responsibility for software design, development, configuration, testing, release, and maintenance.

This role involves research, investigation, modelling, evaluation, making decisions, managing risks, making recommendations and establishing standards for the development and implementation of long and short term objectives of the Department to give effect to efficient software solutions and thereby enhancing service delivery.

Job Requirements

• To apply, you must have 10 years' IT experience in applications development, 5 of which need to be in service-oriented solutions architecture/design in a Microsoft development environment. You'll require at least 5 years' as a C# developer, and at least 3 years' developing SharePoint solutions.
• It will be beneficial to have Software Solutions Development/Design Training, for example a Microsoft Developer Certification.

It's important that you are willing to work on projects that could relate to

• Film Permits;
• Liquor Licensing;
• Jobseekers;
• Gambling; and,
• Lost Pets Etc.

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Job Description

Be a part of something bigger, join an international IT company!

One of our successful international IT clients' is hiring! Their work culture revolves around diversity and making sure their people are valued, respected and know that they matter.

They need a messaging support analyst specialising in messaging and collaboration technologies, to support contracted customers.

You Will Be

•  Supporting customers’ messaging and collaboration environments remotely from Cape Town;
•  Performing incident investigation and resolution in accordance with agreed SLAs and working within the ITIL framework;
•  Handling pro-active monitoring using, amongst others, automated tools/reports where available;
•  Responsible for project work for new deployments/migrations/upgrades as required;
•  Performing root-cause analysis for complex issues as per the problem management process;
•  On out-of-hours standby, approximately 1 week per month;
•  Handling ad-hoc out of hours work as required for changes and project work; and,
•  Creating and reviewing on a regular basis documentation assisting the team in its day-to-day work.

Job Requirements

You will need 3 - 4 years’ experience in most, if not all, of the following areas:

•  Implementing and supporting Microsoft Exchange 2007/2010/2013 and/or Exchange Online/Office 365 as well as Microsoft OCS and/or Lync 2010/2013;
•  Knowledge and experience of Symantec Enterprise Vault (email archiving);
•  Experience and knowledge of email security and hygiene products like Symantec Mail Security for Exchange, Mimecast, MessageLabs and Cisco IronPort;
•  Knowledge and experience of supporting Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms such as BlackBerry Enterprise Server/Good/Citrix XenMobile/MobileIron; and,
•  Windows AD skills and network protocols, as well as services like TCP/IP and DNS.
• Implementing and supporting Lotus Domino 8.x and Lotus Notes Client is desirable, but not essential.

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Job Description

Our client boasts an exciting, dynamic and challenging working environment that offers wonderful opportunities and tremendous scope for growth for their employees. They are serious about diversity and actively seek out candidates from different cultures, backgrounds and areas of experience, so if you enjoy diversity and are a passionate, results-driven person then this role may be perfect for you.

They need you to monitor all transmissions and Integration Services within the company and Australia Integration Environment as well as logging incidents for all faults detected, providing feedback to users regarding logged incidents. You will also be responsible for ensuring that incidents are resolved within agreed SLA’s and monitoring of business processes and infrastructure. In addition, you will provide backup to the AIT team and AIT standby.

Job Requirements

• You need to be computer literate, skilled in MS office, and have exposure to relational databases e.g. SQL Server; Oracle. It's important that you are highly organised, disciplined and calm under pressure, have strong verbal and written communication skills, and are willing to work shifts.
• You will hit the ground running, so you'll need to be great at multitasking, able to adapt to constantly changing technologies, coupled with strong problem solving skills.
• Experience in a Windows server and UNIX environment will be advantageous.

Got amazing skills? Tell us today! We'd love to learn about you.