Java Developers - Randburg Verfied

Salary Negotiable Randburg, Gauteng Randburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 11-06-2018 1:18:35 PM
06-08-2018 1:18:35 PM
Offices in Mowbray Golf Park, Cape Town. We require 2x Juniors, 2x Intermediates, 2 x Senior & 1 Tech Lead.

JHB Candidates will be Skye interviewed.

Java Developers (Intermediate – Senior) for UK based client. Up to R45 000 per month salary.

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Our client is expanding their Retail Division, and in the process of assembling multiple teams for an International client. Successful applicants will get exposure to a wide range of technologies, including mobile and service enabled architectures. The incumbent will also be exposed to enterprise level lean agile development methodologies based on SAFE, Scrum and KANBAN.

Overall purpose of the job:

Modifies, develops, tests and maintains applications. Helps evaluate application systems, processes and requirements, makes changes to those systems and maintains them where necessary.

Key responsibilities:

o Work as part of a project team to develop and test enterprise-ready business applications in a variety of configurations (e.g. web-based, desktop-based, service-based or scheduled processes).
o Help produce brand new solutions, solutions based upon third-party applications, or solutions that interact with existing legacy systems. Is aware of, prepared to learn and follow industry best-practice when developing applications.
o Use programming languages and tools (generally) around the Java platform.
o Work with Business Analysts to specify business requirements, and help translate these requirements into technical specifications (including Class, Sequence and other UML diagrams).
o Help Database Developers write efficient and effective database access code.
o Work with QA Analysts to implement testing plans and write the necessary code to automate testing in line with our Test-Driven Development methodology.
o Work with customers and project managers to deliver quality, effective software, in line with our Agile Development process.
o Help diagnose the root causes of systems issues using their problem-solving skills.
Help research and evaluate potential technical solutions to business problems
Personal Attributes / Character traits required for this job

o Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
o Good judgement and experience of prioritising and working to tight deadlines.
o Ability to learn fast and share knowledge, experience and best practices with team mates
o Willingness to take responsibility and ownership of their work.
o Empathise with customers and communicate at the appropriate level
o Appreciation of their position within the wider roles & responsibilities of the DPS community
o Ability to work under pressure
o Practical approach to problem solving
o Able to document information and share knowledge with colleagues
o Follows a structured approach to their work
o Personal drive to succeed
Education and General Working Experience:

- Ideally an IT Diploma or related Degree will be an advantage but is not essential
- Proven Java experience of at least 3 – 5 years of professional development experience.
- Candidates with more or deeper development experience are welcome to apply.
- Remuneration package will be tailored according to relevant technical experience.
- Development experience in a Scrum based Agile environment will be an advantage
- Exposure to BDD/TDD will be a definite advantage
- Exposure to Enterprise development is a requirement.
- Exposure to object-oriented design concepts will be an advantage
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

Candidates must be willing to relocate to Cape Town at their own expense if living outside the Western Cape.
Clean criminal record required
Applications will only be considered from RSA Citizens or applicants with permanent resident permits.
Technical skills required:

The following represents a list of the technologies the incumbent will be required to operate in. Being proficient in a good deal of these technologies will qualify you to apply for this position as knowledge of the complete stack will be an advantage but is not essential.

Skill Set

Skill

Java

Basic JSE API (to v7)

GUI Development (Swing / SWT)

Java 5.0 Language Fundamentals (preferably Java 7)

JDBC

Servlets

JAXP / JAXB

Logging frameworks (SLF4J, Log4J)

EJB (MDBs)

JSP & HTML (incl v5.0)

JSP Custom Tags

JavaScript / AJAX

AOP

Caching mechanisms (ehCache)

Frameworks

Web Frameworks (Struts/JSF,PrimeFaces)

Spring (Core, Web, Remoting, Security etc.)

ORM Concepts and Frameworks (Specifically myBatis)

XML

Core Concepts

DTD/XSD

XSL (XSL:FO)

Databases

Core RDBMS Concepts

Oracle

DB/2

SQL

App Design

OOA/D

Design Patterns (GoF)

Enterprise Patterns

Application Architecture

Technical Architecture

O/S

Windows - Desktop & server

Linux

App Servers

Tomcat

Websphere (including Admin)

Integration Frameworks (Apache Camel)

General Dev.

Unit Testing Concepts (JUnit, Mockito etc.)

Maven

Retail Business Domain Knowledge

Scripting

Python / Jython

Shell Scripting

Process

Agile - SCRUM

TDD/BDD/Specification-by-Example

Distributor Source Management Processes

Certifications

Oracle Entry-Level Java Programmer

Oracle Java Professional Programmer

Please note that the Java Developers are for our UK Client, so exceptionally strong and stable Java Developers with exceptional communication, (Intermediate & Junior). Salaries are up to R45k TCTC

The Junior Java Devs need 3+ years exp

Candidates who get invited to attend will know within 24 hours if they have been successful or not. Experience a comprehensive engagement, while meeting some of the team, exploring the company culture and showcasing your brilliance through some fun challenges.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: R45,000.00 /month

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: R45,000.00 /month