A Bellville-based financial services company is seeking a versatile, skilled senior software developer to work with a range of applications running primarily on a Windows platform. Your core role will include building solutions to integrate, automate and report. The ideal candidate requires a degree in computer science/information systems/engineering or related field, five years’ experience in a similar role, OOP (preferably C#), BizTalk, SSIS, SQL Server, XML, XSD schema design and SOA.

Duties: 

• Maintain software systems and automate the operations and interfaces between these systems.
• Develop software applications using approved toolsets.
• Adhere to and provide input into the architectural framework.
• Programming well-designed, testable, efficient code across a Microsoft stack (C#, BizTalk, SSIS, SQL).
• Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility.
• Evaluate and implement ways to incorporate existing or new technologies into the business and product offering.
• Perform code reviews.
• Third line technical support, troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Periodic standby support for overnight, weekend and public holidays.
• Provide leadership and guidance to technology team members.

Requirements: 

Qualifications –

• Degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or related field.

Experience/skills –

• Minimum five years’ proven work experience as a senior software developer.
• Extensive experience in OOP (preferably C#) and integration (BizTalk, SSIS).
• Working with SQL Server databases.
• XML and XSD schema design.
• SOA or Message-based integration services (preferably BizTalk).
• Very good knowledge of software design principles and patterns.
• Able to prioritise work effectively and must be organised.
• The ability to set and maintain high work standards to achieve goals.

Advantageous – 

• Financial services industry experience.
• Oracle databases.

Attributes: 

• Analytical mind with great problem-solving capabilities.
• Passion for people, technology and innovation.
• Adaptability.
• High level of integrity.
• Good communication skills.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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 and mention the reference numbers of the jobs. We have a list of jobs on http://www.datafin.com. Datafin IT Recruitment – Cape Town Jobs.

Posted on 01 Aug 11:57

Job description

Our strategic partner in Cape Town is looking to appoint dynamic and ambitious Online Sales Consultants to work closely with the marketing, education and finance teams selling their range of world-class programmes to prospective students, build and maintain relationships with students and be a shining ambassador for the brand in all that you do! 

• Sell degrees, diplomas and certificates, competently and professionally against carefully tracked and managed targets through acquiring, nurturing and closing leads
• Develop a deep understanding of the full-time programmes, so that you can meaningfully engage with prospective students and identify programmes which suit their needs
• Manage and update account status reports daily
• Manage enquiries and registrations for the portfolio of full time programmes
• Liaise with prospective students by email, telephone, live chat forum and face to face
• Build and nurture relationships with the Alumni and present students, and help them identify further suitable courses for them to study
• Manage and maintain your own individual sales pipeline, and contribute towards sales pipeline overall

Behavioural, Cultural Competencies, and Attributes

• Passion for education and a can-do attitude
• A ‘hunter’ – a natural, talented business development machine born to sell
• Hungry, competitive and obsessed with targets – second best just isn’t good enough
• A real ‘radiator’
• Very strong customer-focus
• Able to build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and have an intuitive feel for what customers want (and what they don’t)
• Excellent negotiation skills: direct and forceful without damaging relationships
• Curious with a love for learning and experiencing new things
• A brave problem-solver; approachable yet assertive, and a highly effective communicator
• Proactive and forward thinking
• A deadline driven – critical!

Company Description

Think Career is a talent acquisition firm that delivers seamless and streamlined hiring experience using social recruiting, digital recruiting and mobile-friendly recruiting. We partner with employers to transform their hiring & candidate experience, thus gaining them competitive advantage in the labour market place, using our next generation of talent acquisition solutions.

Requirements

Skills, Experiences, and Qualifications

• Matric with exemption essential, undergraduate qualification (marketing or education) a real advantage
• At least two years of work experience, involving email and telephone engagement with prospective clients
• Prior experience working in or with education, marketing or technology businesses highly advantageous
• Proven sales experience ideally working in a highly competitive, high volume sales and target achievement environment
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to work under pressure

Benefits and Perks

• Basic Salary R15,000 plus commission of upto 22% 
• Take advantage of the vibrant and inspirational campus
• Sign up for all online courses for free!
• Reap the financial rewards the commission structure offers top performers 
• Join a team of innovative and top-noch people who make things happen
• Medical Aid and Pension Fund
• Friends and Family discount on courses offered by the employer
• Prime Location in the heart of Salt River
• Great Coffee Shop around the Corner
• Generous Leave Policy
• Flexible Working Hours
• Start your day off right with a workout in their neighbourhood gym next door

Posted on 01 Aug 08:05