Operations Engineer (Entry)

Reference: JHB001591-KF-1

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in Java programming and related frameworks (e.g., JavaEE, Hibernate).

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.

• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API development.

• Solid knowledge of database systems, both relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

• Expertise in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance applications.

• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues.

• Excellent understanding of version control systems, particularly Git.

• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team.

• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS

• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure.

• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g., JUnit, Selenium, TestNG). Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

• Understanding of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

• Exposure to security best practices in software development.

• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Bash.

• Experience with message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka.

• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., Angular, React) for full-stack development. Certification in cloud or DevOps-related technologies is a plus.

Duties & Responsibilities

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and services.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

• Write and maintain unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure code quality.

• Participate in code reviews to maintain high development standards.

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline the development process.

• Work closely with DevOps and cloud teams to deploy and manage applications in the cloud.

• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues.

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve skills and processes.

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

• Document technical designs, processes, and best practices.

• Perform operational duties, including monitoring, maintaining, and ensuring the availability and reliability of applications and systems.

• Respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Java software development.

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions in a professional environment.

Submit your CV to:  recruitment@imizizi.co.za and Subject line Role title