Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, is looking for a Lead Software Developer with Oracle programming skills. The Lead Software Developer will form a vital part of the software development team who is responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of software solutions to enable business strategies and priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development

• Implementation of solutions in compliance to quality standards, optimization of code supporting innovation.
• Ensure constant improvement of existing system processes and performance.
• Ensure innovative solution design and collaborative implementation.
• Collaboration with colleagues to implement technical designs and solutions.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting software issues.
• Work in close partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure adherence to the Change Control process.

Innovation and Subject matter expert

• Enhance applications by identifying opportunities for improvement, making recommendations, and designing and implementing systems.
• Participate and contribute to competency forums as participant.
• Evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation.
• Remain updated on latest best practices and available technology.

Active participant in Development team

• Provide technical leadership and support.
• Responsible for technical input & design.
• Guide and mentor fellow developers.
• Active driver contributor of technical documentation and knowledge base.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-year Tertiary Qualification in Information Technology (B.Sc. Information Science or National Diploma) from recognized institution is preferred
• 8+ years relevant software development experience, including a minimum of 1 year experience in leading a team of Software Developers

Key Technical competencies

• Experienced in:

• Oracle Forms,
• Oracle PL/SQL,
• XML,
• SOAP,
• RESTful API’s,
• HTML5,
• JavaScript,
• jQuery,
• JSON,
• PHP,
• Database development,
• Message Queues,
• Azure DevOps,
• GIT,
• SVN,
• AWS Web Services.
• Advantageous: Angular, C#, .Net

• Solid experience with databases:

• Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)
• Oracle,
• PostgreSQL
• Advantageous: Microsoft SQL Server

• Understanding of Continuous Integration, DevOps & SOA
• Experience in FinTech environment (advantageous)
• Exposure to agile development methodologies

Work Environment:

• Office-based in Kuilsrivier, Western Cape
• Collaborative and dynamic team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

General:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful
• In keeping with our client’s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
• Please include your current salary and salary expectations.