Senior Java Developer, Cape Town

Position Available: Senior Java Developer

The team provides software development, maintenance, and support services to the client's Digital Services. This role is required to work under broad direction with the responsibility to: Act as a senior developer on one or more Java-based development initiatives. Implement appropriate software engineering techniques and processes within the Digital team.Manage the technical processes and the quality of technical outputs of a number of developers deployed in various agile project teams. Manage the technical evolution of a number of Java-based components and associated technical enablers and tools. Use and improve DevOps capabilities as appropriate.Ensure that security patches are applied to the affected applications. Ensure that application changes are taken through the production change control process and successfully deployed to production. Provide effective operational support for the applications, including: Doing emergency program and data fixes to recover from production defects or service outages.Providing after-hours support for applications. Participating in disaster recovery testing. This is a 'hands-on' role, giving the incumbent the opportunity to continue to develop technical skills while increasing the impact of their expertise by leading and growing others. Qualifications and Experience

Relevant tertiary IT qualification or qualification through experience. 5+ years developing in Java. Advantageous

Financial systems knowledge and experience will be an advantage. Knowledge and Skills

Fully competent in the use of developer's toolkits. Familiar with the Atlassian and related software engineering toolsets (Jira, Confluence, GIT, Maven, Bamboo, etc.). Debugging and troubleshooting. OO analysis and design including Unit testing. Design patterns. SQL (MSSQL). Knowledge of Application Security.Application Server technologies (Wildfly or other). Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced challenging environment. Excellent communication skills and a team player. Project-driven and deadline dedicated individual. Relating and networking. Analysis. Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others. Customer focus - Contributing through others. Drives results - Contributing through others. Collaborates - Contributing through others. Being resilient - Contributing through others.

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