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About the division 

Innovation, transformation and leadership occur in many ways. At Deloitte, our ability to help solve clients’ most complex issues is distinct. We deliver strategy and implementation, from a business and technology view, to help lead in the markets where our client's compete.

Are you a game changer?  Do you believe in adding advantage at every level in everything you do?  You may be one of us.

Deloitte consulting is growing, with a focus on developing our already powerful teams across our portfolio of offerings.  We are looking for smart, accountable, innovative professionals with technical expertise and deep industry experience insights. The combination of our 6 areas of expertise, our well-developed industry structure and our integrated signature solutions is a unique offering never seen before on the African continent.

A new exciting opportunity exists for a talented and experienced quantitative software developer within the Consulting team, based in Johannesburg. We are seeking a driven, innovative individual to assist with some of our challenging, state-of-the-art global software development projects. The successful candidate will have a strong quantitative background coupled with software development experience.

Essential Duties:

• Coding up quantitative engines and algorithms underpinning prospective software applications
• Identifying areas for upgrade and modification in existing applications and development thereof
• Support the invention of new quantitative applications and algorithms to add value in the market
• Writing and implementing efficient code
• Creation of training material on software applications
• Working closely with other developers, UX designers, business and systems analysts

About You

 Tools and Experience:

• Beginner to intermediate level coding experience in one or more of the following languages: C#, R, Java, C++
• Experience using Git would be advantageous
• Object-orientated programming skills preferable
• Experience in working with cloud environments advantageous
• Experience working in containerized environments such as Kubernetes, Docker, etc. advantageous
• Front-end development capability advantageous viz. Angular, React, Blazor, etc.

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree, such as Computer Science, Engineering (Software, Financial, etc.), Mathematics, Statistics or Physics
• Master’s Degree in aforementioned disciplines is a plus
• Technological certifications are a plus e.g. Cloud certification

Personal Attributes:

• Conscientious individual demonstrating attention to detail and quality along with high levels of ownership and commitment.
• An excellent team player capable of delivering results under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pick up new and different concepts quickly and effectively.
• Keen interest in diversified concepts across a multitude of disciplines.
• A passion for keeping up to date with the latest advances in technology and how this affects the business environment.
• Metric driven and focused on continual improvement. 
• Ability to communicate technical concepts in simple terms.

What we offer: 

• The prospect of working closely with professionals who are leaders in their fields.
• A large team of professionals to support business and professional growth.
• The international Deloitte network, which provides opportunities to travel and access to international best practice.

*Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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