DEVELOPER C#, ASP.Net, JavaScript (24 month fixed-term contract)

Introduction

The above vacancy exists within the IT Systems department of the Information Management & Services division and reports to the IT Development Manager.

The ideal candidate will be someone who has successfully completed Matric and has a post-Matric qualification in software development, or have sufficient equivalent professional experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Have 3 - 6 years professional development experience using object-orientated languages and relational databases.

• Must have professional development experience with Microsoft ASP.NET (C#), Microsoft SQL, TypeScript or JavaScript

• Python and data analytic experience will be an advantage

• Knowledge and experience with a web component framework such as React, Angular, Vue or Web Components required.

• Good knowledge of modern web development techniques required.

• Knowledge of mobile development techniques will be an advantage.

Duties

• Performing software and data development / configuration in accordance with established development, testing and implementation tools and procedures.

• Designing software application changes based on provided specification to company standards, best practices and within acceptable performance criteria.

• Maintaining and modifying software applications, by obtaining approval, amending documentation, making application changes and carrying out unit testing.

• Developing and executing unit and system integration testing

• Creating and maintaining documentation of new and modified applications and procedures according to standards.

• Evaluating interrelationships between applications, modules and databases, and managing impacts effectively.

• Liaising with users to gain an understanding of required changes or modifications to existing applications, or new applications.

• Providing on-call support and problem resolution for applications where needed.

• Sharing knowledge and experience with other team members.

• Establishing agreed time estimates for allocated tasks and self-managing delivery accordingly.

• Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Competencies

Knowledge

• Established software development languages and methodologies.

• Relevant software and database applications and environments.

• IT standards and procedures.

• Current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.

Skills

• Systems analysis, software development, databases, testing, implementation, support.

• Excellent organisational, problem solving and interpersonal skills.

• Conceptual thinking ability.

• Ability to investigate and analyse information and to draw conclusions.

• Accuracy and thoroughness.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge-sharing, training, coaching.

• Customer service delivery.

• Planning, goal setting and time management skills.

• Ability to handle and work under pressure.

• Ability to work as an individual, as well as in a team

Behaviour

• Organised, methodical and thorough.

• Persistent.

• Decisive.

• Flexible.

• Creative and innovative.

• Customer service oriented.

• Compliant in adhering to standards, procedures and specifications