Automation Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Code, test and troubleshoot programs utilizing the appropriate hardware, database, and programming technology using prescribed tools, specifications and coding standards.
• Maintain and modify software solutions, make approved changes by amending workflows, develop detailed programming logic, and coding changes.
• Develop and test software applications and enhancements (unit testing and SIT) and work with testing teams (UAT) to define test cases and obtain signoffs.
• Analyse performance of applications and take action to correct deficiencies based on consultation with stakeholders after obtaining necessary approval.
• Follow development and release management procedures, including documentation, CAB presentations and collaborating with operations teams.
• Confer with stakeholders to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing applications.
• Write and maintain software solution documentation including design, deployment, and release management, testing and support artefacts.
• Maintain timesheets, tasks and other projects management inputs.
• Work with PMs on feasibility, estimation, actively manage risks.
• Within the prescribed constraints and team methodology, able to independently complete a unit of work from analysis to delivery.

• Establish, manage and maintain relationships with all HI stakeholders with regard to ongoing projects in Engineering and development.
• Oversee resolution of identified conflict and issues through with team and relevant stakeholders.

• Maintain a high level of service to customers (internal and external) according to the service standards as set by the company.
• Ensure all customers are treated fairly.

• Matric. BSc Software Engineering or relevant equivalent tertiary qualification.

• At least 3 years in software development experience incl:
  Transforming business into automated solutions using workflow, SOA.
• Integration frameworks & techniques, Web frameworks e.g. Angular will be beneficial.
• Git, XML, BPMN, Agile e.g. Scrum or Kanban.
• WCF, Clean Code.
• UIPath / Blue Prism / Work Fusion beneficial, must be willing to work with robotics.

• Understand and adapt to the Engineering methodologies which include Agile and Waterfall.
• Financial services industry knowledge and experience beneficial.
• Strong leadership abilities – decisive, influential and inspirational.
• Good communications including verbal and business writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Process driven in terms of planning and organising skills.
• A combination of initiation, integration skills.
• Aptitude and dedication to thrive in a dynamic and deadline oriented environment.
• Ability to work across business units with varying stakeholders.