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Job Purpose:
Responsible for designing and developing software. Creates tests, evaluates software applications and systems to make systems function.

Preferred Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Essential: Basic software development language certification or applicable experience. i.e. C++, .net / JS / Java
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Object Orientation
• 2-4 years prior experience in a similar role within the InterSystems IRIS Technology will be an advantage
• Microsoft Office Suite: To effectively utilise knowledge of the various MS Office product ranges (MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS Word) BTEC or HND in a relevant subject such as computing, computer science, information technology, software development or software engineering

Role Responsibilities:

• Willing to be re-skilled in InterSystems IRIS Technology if not skilled
• Develop software according to specification and design parameters
• Work alone or with employees to specify user/system interfaces
• Diligently provide documentation on all software that has been developed
• Assist in the specification of documentations in alignment with company standards
• Successfully obtain or create diagnostic data to assist in the investigation and resolution of problems
• Ensure that existing problems and known errors in systems and services are being attended to and escalated
• Assist with system testing in line with project parameters
• Unit test each unit of code to confirm expected results are achieved by the unit
• Investigate user requirements for a computer program for system software
• Define the structure of a computer program for system software
• Develop a software solution for an application, using an OOP language

Job specifications:

• The following aspects will be required:
  • Object Orientation Programming
  • Designing OOP components with a focus on SOLID and patterns
  • Produce well-designed working and tested software
  • Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • System and design documentation
  • Knowledge of technology structures (networks, database, communications, etc.)
  • Learn and develop using InterSystems – Ensemble / Iris / Cache
  • Documentation and diagrams of the abovementioned topics
• Industry knowledge of the following will be an advantage:
  • Payrolls
  • Payment streams (Debit orders, NAEDO, DebiCheck etc.)

Personality Attributes:

• Must be a positive, team orientated and enthusiastic individual
• Take pride in your work
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to learn from other team members and value feedback
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Attention to detail
• Ability to act independently, self-manage and apply initiative
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle priority changes as circumstances dictate
• Strong problem-solving skills