Software Engineer : Workflow

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Job Description

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The purpose of a Senior Software Engineer is to lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software systems while ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs. This role involves mentoring junior engineers, providing technical guidance, and driving best practices in coding, architecture, and software development processes. The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for making critical decisions regarding technology and design, collaborating across teams to facilitate project success, and identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement. Play a key role in troubleshooting and resolving advanced technical challenges, all while fostering a culture of continuous learning and quality within the engineering team.

ResponsibilitiesApplication Software DevelopmentDevelop existing applications and contribute to development of new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop new routine applications to meet customer requirements.Applications Software MaintenanceMonitor, identify, and correct more complex software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software.Design and ConceptualizationProduce multiple concepts and prototypes to design digital products/services.Technical Developments RecommendationDiscuss and recommend technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/applications software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.Application Software Road MapContribute to and maintain a roadmap to facilitate application software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.Faults Diagnosis and CorrectionProvide fault isolation and resolution to limit and address issues promptly.DocumentationCreate and maintain complex technical and/or user documentation to a high standard.Testing Information Technology (IT) PerformanceDesign and perform website/applications software tests and respond to user emails to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance issues.Operational ComplianceMaintain and renew a deep knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, and ensure own work adheres to required standards. Or identify, within the team, patterns of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and with relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, taking appropriate action to report and resolve these and escalating issues as appropriate.Information SecurityImplement required security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption, and provide input on their design, monitoring performance to notify security experts of any problems.Horizon ScanningExplore and develop a detailed understanding of external developments or emerging issues and contribute to the evaluation of their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organization.Data Collection and AnalysisConduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.Analysis of "As Is" and "To Be"Document "as is" and "to be" processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the "to be" capability to record accurately the change required.Experience, knowledge & skills required

• Degree in Computer Science or related qualification
• 5 - 8 years of experience
• Experience in Agile Methodology or related 
• Exposure to AWS or related cloud infrastructure
• Experience with CI/CD

•  Core Skills:
  • Apex Programming
  • Lightning Component Framework
  • Salesforce APIs
  • Version Control
  • Testing and Debugging
  • DevOps Basic
  • Cloud Basics
• Advantageous Skills:
  • Insurance Exposure
  • Java-based microservices Azure DevOps

Skills

Action Planning, Application Development, Business Process Design, Computer Literacy, Data Management, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Identifying Customer Needs, Information Technology (IT) Support, Market Analysis, Oral Communications, Product Development, Technical Support, Technical Troubleshooting, Test Case Management, User Requirements Documentation, Web Development

Competencies

Business InsightCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyCourageCultivates InnovationDecision QualityDrives ResultsEnsures Accountability

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

15 May 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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