Software Developer - Permanent

Company Description

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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