Our client requires the services of a Java Developer (Backend)

POSITION: Contract until December 2022 (possible renewals)

COMMENCEMENT: ASAP

ROLE

• In an international and demanding environment, you will advise the network of architects, strategic software-development-projects and application management and steer the service providers, especially in the implementation and maintenance of the solutions.

• Applies advanced knowledge of area
• Managing projects / processes
• Ability to develop within a specific sought-after programming language
• Strong working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application solutions
• Working knowledge with software development tools, techniques and approaches used to build application solutions
• Cloud computing technologies, Business drivers and emerging computing trends

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 6-12 years Cloud architecture and reporting technology experience
• Extensive experience in implementing and monitoring solutions
• Experience in testing (manual or automated testing)
• Web and digital project experience advantageous
• Agile working experience advantageous
• Relevant IT / Business Degree
• Open to SA Citizens / Permanent Residents
• Willing and able to travel internationally

Technical/Functional Skills

• Knowledge of authentication solutions, SAML, OpenID Connect, API gateways.
• Expert knowledge in the areas of web and cloud technologies.
• Expertise in agile development and DevOps.
• Knowledge of current IT architectures, manufacturers, and trends.
• IT project management experience.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Assertiveness.
• Analytical thinking.
• Independent way of working.
• Knowledge in IT security
• Knowledge in ITIL processes
• Excellent communication skills with emphasis on English
• Ability to handle concurrent tasks

• Ability to steer and manage provider teams
• Ability to understand new topics quickly
• High quality awareness
• Self-dependent and goal-oriented thinking and acting
• Intercultural collaboration
• Understanding of integration between different technologies
• Coordination between development and support environments
• Assisting with the business case
• Planning and monitoring
• Eliciting requirements
• Requirements organisation
• Translating and simplifying requirements
• Requirements management and communication
• Requirements analysis
• Document requirements in appropriate format depending on methodology followed
• Assist with identification and management of risks