Job Description
Software Engineer: Implementation

Johannesburg
2 x Mid software engineers (2 to 4 years' experience) - Up to R45k salary per month
2 x Sen software engineers (5+ years' experience) - up to R60k salary per month

Desired Skills

B.Sc, Computer Science, B.Eng Electronics Engineering Degree, B.Com or BA (Socio-Informatics), degree with IT related subjects as majors.
From one of the following universities: UCT, Stellenbosch, Wits, Pretoria, North West (Potchefstroom campus), Free State, KZN, Nelson Mandela, Johannesburg
Excellent academics results - CUM Laude, SUMMA Cum Laude etc.
Matric results - A or B for Maths HG
Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, written and public speaking

Our software engineers are solution implementation specialists, responsible for interfacing with clients, understanding their needs and configuring software solutions to meet them.

You will be involved in delivering projects to clients from information gathering, working with a team in designing solutions, solution configuration, system testing, user training, continuous improvement and support.

It is a technical and practical role and will require you to;

Implement and configure our software to our design and client’s specific requirements.
Use our ‘low-code’ applications with SQL databases to build integrated and automated back-end processes with web-based UIs
Execute projects in a dynamic, collaborative, and iterative fashion - providing ongoing tangible benefit
Provide superior customer service to internal and external clients
Develop new concepts, approaches and applying best-practice patterns
Typical daily Tasks performed by a software engineer are;

Solution design, build, test, support and improve
Configure and test solutions with colleagues
Involved with unit and end-to-end testing of solutions
Involved in deploying solutions to server environments - Dev, QA, Production
Provide exceptional production support and ongoing improvement
Develop technical designs and documentation
Participate in update, design, requirements and feedback sessions
You should be;

Comfortable using technology and be able to explain it to others
Able to solve problems creatively and efficiently
Quality focussed
Able to manage time well and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Able to manage job pressure well
Detail focussed as we work with sensitive data and critical business systems
Pedantically accurate
Able to communicate very well with different people - interpersonal, written and public speaking
Our work is satisfying and challenging. And we are stimulated and get excited when we:

Work closely with clients and see our solutions being used successfully
Achieve our project goals together with our team
Develop our technical skills and business knowledge
Contribute, participate and provide input to developing better internal approaches, methodologies and tools
Identify and explore new business development opportunities
We will train, help, assist and develop you to best perform your work and develop professionally. You will be trained and mentored with:

New employee induction to the company
Implementation specialist training program
Introduction into a project delivery team
Ongoing mentorship and coaching with your Senior manager
Support and helping hand from your team, larger analyst group, managers and directors
Ongoing development and training program utilising internal and specialist courses
Regular and formal reviews with the aim of skills development and professional growth
Open and collaborative culture, where everyone is encouraged to contribute
You will be expected to make judgement calls, show responsibility and act professionally. Characteristics and attitudes that we value are;

Professionalism
Being courteous & respectful
Integrity
Willingness to engage with people - learn from colleagues and clients
Enthusiasm, commitment, determination
General interest in applying technology to improve business and especially the financial services environment
Hands-on, organised and very hardworking
Strong sense of responsibility and motivation
Desire to learn and gain knowledge
Location and working hours

Cape Town
Our office in Cape Town is based in the CBD in Bree Street
Our software engineers mostly work at client premises in the Cape Town area. Travel may be expected between local clients. Or occasionally to our Jhb office or clients. You are required to have your own transport (valid driver’s license) and be willing to travel.
Johannesburg
Our office in Johannesburg is based in the Rosebank Mall next to the Rosebank Gautrain station
Our software engineers mostly work at client premises in the Johannesburg area. Travel may be expected between local clients. Or occasionally to our Cpt office or clients. You are required to have your own transport (valid driver’s license) and be willing to travel.
We and our clients work typical business hours - work days between 8am and 5pm. There may be occasional need to work evenings and weekends due to project deadlines or unexpected problems.

Benefits

Monthly Salary is cost to company, allowing you to manage your own financial planning
Company funded Group Life and Disability cover
15 days annual leave
Leave days increase by 1 day per completed year of service from completion of year 3, up to a maximum of 20 days
Financial assistance towards post graduate studies
Discretionary bonus
We have different roles that typically distinguishes seniority, experience and mostly responsibility. We refer to these roles as Junior, Mid-level and Senior software engineers

Desired Experience (per role)

Junior software engineer
Graduate up to 2 years’ experience
Software product configuration and support experience an advantage
SQL experience and standard scripting an advantage
Mid-level software engineer
2 to 4 years’ experience
Solid database experience - SQL, Oracle
Software product configuration and support experience
Good understanding and experience of the software development process
Experience working in a project delivery environment
Financial services - banking, investment or asset management experience an advantage
Experience with middleware, ETL or EAI tools an advantage
Integration, process automation and system/data migration an advantage
Requirements definition, design, running workshops, configuring solutions, client communication and system documentation is an advantage
Senior software engineer
5+ years financial services experience
Solid database experience - SQL, Oracle
Software product configuration and support experience
System analysis and design skills are necessary
Experience working in a project delivery environment
Requirements definition, solution design, running workshops, configuring solutions, client communication and system documentation
Experience leading technical project deliveries and managing delivery teams an advantage
Production support of client implementations
Server installation and deployment in corporate environments an advantage
Comfortable liaising with clients and senior management
Project management experience - lead, communication, reporting, work breakdown, estimates, tasking, tracking, budgets an advantage
Experience in managing people and developing their skills - administration, mentoring & coaching an advantage
Financial services - banking, investment or asset management experience an advantage
Experience with middleware, ETL or EAI tools an advantage
Integration, process automation. data warehouse and system/data migration an advantage
Additional Responsibilities (per role)

Mid-level software engineer
Design, configure, test and support technical solution implementations for clients
Involved, aware and focussed on project initiatives, goals, commitments, expectations and deadlines
Assist and coach junior staff
Apply standards and best practices
Senior software engineer
Technical Expert for solution delivery
In depth knowledge of all aspects of a client’s solution environment
Key coordinator of technical solution delivery for the team
Responsible for sound solution design and project execution according to standards
Ensuring excellent quality in service and solutions
Technical delivery - scoping, design, configuration, system testing, deployment, ongoing improvement
Assist, coach and train staff
Develop and improve standards and best practices
Salary (per role)

Junior software engineer
Salary R22K - R28K pm cost to company
Performance and salary is reviewed every 6 months
Mid-level software engineer
Salary R28K - R45K pm cost to company
Performance and salary is reviewed every 6 months
Senior software engineer
Salary R45K - R60K pm cost to company
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: R28,000.00 - R60,000.00 per month