Opportunity for a SmallTalk Developer!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have Matric / Gr. 12.
• Major in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related area. Prefer Master’s degree or above.

Skills Required:

• 3-6 years’ experience with an OO language (Smalltalk, Java, Ruby, Objective-C, etc).
• OO DB skills on Gemstone.
• Strong OO design skills with understanding of common Java design paradigms.
• Experience translating business requirements into operational systems.
• Experience implementing business workflow systems designed to improve reliability and reduce manual effort.
• Ability to propose creative and elegant solutions to complex technical problems.
• Commitment to operational excellence: building low-defect systems that are user-friendly with low operational burden.
• Willingness to own all stages of development process: design, testing, implementation, operational support.
• Willingness to work in an agile team development environment, have basic knowledge of agile design process, experience developing software in an agile environment is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of database, SQL.
• Familiarity with Spring, Hibernate, Web Services, Oracle, MySQL is a plus.
• Experience building large-scale, fault-tolerant distributed systems is preferred.
• Experience with event-driven systems highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse Software requirements and plan development accordingly.
• Develop high quality and effective Software within strict timelines.
• Communicate effectively with Business Owners, Managers, Quality Control Specialists and Co-Developers regarding plans, issues and timelines.
• Be willing to help and teach Co-Developers and Quality Control Specialists when necessary.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, identify alternative solutions and communicate best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Clear credit and criminal record.

Salary: R 40 000 – R 50 000 per month depending on work experience and skill level.

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  You are welcome to call our offices for more information on 087 295 0701.

Ref: JHB001292/DJV