Software Developer - Permanent

  • Full-time

Job Description

  • Create a competitive advantage by consulting and providing advice on systems,  processes, frameworks and products in line with the company strategy.
  • Ensure the delivery of the design through consulting, identifying and collaborating with stakeholders.
  • Keep GT accountable for all technical deliverables.
  • Provide guidance and support regarding technology discussions to executive management in order for them to make quality decisions.
  • Upskill stakeholders on technical designs and provide technical mentoring to all technical roles.
  • Obtain buy-in on deliverables from sponsors and executives by presenting at Executive meetings.
  • Direct, facilitate, participate and contribute to technical forums.
  • Ensure test strategy covers full end to end technology stack including non-functional requirements through consulting, identifying and collaborating with stakeholders.
  • Position best practice software development methodologies and identify bottlenecks in the application development process.
  • Identify possible conflicts across deliverables and technologies and recommend suitable solutions.
  • Ensure risks are mitigated by identifying and raising risks on deliverables and strategies and proposing solutions.
  • Identify emerging technologies that will give Nedbank a competitive advantage.
  • Be part of the journey of proving and productionalising emerging technologies.
  • Participate in severities and high impact problem resolution and provide expert guidance and solutions on technical problems.
  • Ensure transition to the future mode of operation by participating in shaping the enterprise architecture roadmap through consulting, identifying and collaborating with stakeholders.
  • Ensure alignment to Nedbank environment and legislative requirements by reviewing and providing advice on product or technology specific standards.
  • Perform independent research on technology best practice.
  • Identify individuals that could perform a specialist role and actively participate in their development.
  • Participate in industry forums and keep up to date with emerging technologies.
  • Manage the technical specialist career stream.
  • Provide coaching, mentoring and upskilling of others within area of expertise
  • Support the achievement of the  business strategy, objectives and values
  • Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise
  • Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities
  • Contribute to the company Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
  • Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy
  • Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems though agile thinking.
  • Technical Though Leadership: The ability to provide innovative ideas and guide others in the organisation.
  • Problem Solving: The ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex problems, Pro-Active
  • Communication: Effective communication skills are essential for understanding client needs and conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders,
  • Able to handle Stress, Strategic Thinking, Listening Skills,Patience, Multi-tasking, Self-Teacher, Adaptable and versatile.
  • Deep technical knowledge and an understanding of diverse methodologies and best practices as well as full stack enterprise software systems.
  • Deep desire for quality and to do it the right way.
  • Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, C#, Golang, Python and SQL.
  • Advanced experience in one or more of the following database technologies: Postgres, Mongo, Redis, DB2, MS SQL, Oracle.
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