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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Posted on 01 Aug 11:57