Developer, Software Engineer, Software Development

Job Purpose

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialised utility programmes. Analyse user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customise software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyse and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

• Application Software Development
  Develop existing applications and contribute to development of new applications by analysing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop new routine applications to meet customer requirements.
• Improvement / Innovation
  Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, and use established change management programmes to address them.
• Applications Software Maintenance
  Monitor, identify, and correct straightforward software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software.
• Testing IT Performance
  Perform routine website/applications software tests and respond to call log process to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance issues.
• Information Security
  Implement required security measures such as data leaks, message encryption, monitoring performance to notify security experts of any problems.
• Personal Capability Building
  Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfil personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences and reading specialist media. Continue to learn new languages/technologies.
• Operational Compliance
  Develop knowledge and understanding of the organisation's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorisation from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
• Application Software Roadmap
  Maintain roadmap to facilitate application software development and ensure the development work is prioritised in line with business requirements.
• Customer Service
  Carry out a range of customer service activities, including handling customer cases and enquiries that are more complex or outside the norm.

Grade 12/SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential); A recognised software development certification/degree/diploma (Essential)

3 or more years experience using relevant programming languages or technologies (Essential);
Azure experience (Advantageous).

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology
Insurance

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