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STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA) - SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER X2, SITA CENTURION
STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA)
VACANCY
REFERENCE NR : VAC02074, VAC02075
JOB TITLE : Senior Software Developer X2
JOB LEVEL : D2
SALARY : R 500,909 - R 834,848
REPORT : Advanced Software Developer
DIVISION : Application Development
Department : Application Development
LOCATION : SITA Centurion
POSITION STATUS : Fixed term Contract – 24 months (Internal/external)
Purpose of the job
To lead the design, implementation, debugging, documentation, release and maintenance of software-based solutions, write codes, and enhance software/systems in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for Government.
Key Responsibility Areas
Lead the design and development of new features for the software systems, and improvement of the existing ones; Implementation, debugging, documentation and release of the software solutions; Provide maintenance and enhancement support of the existing systems; Perform software systems coding assignments; and Supervision of the Software development team.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 3 years National Diploma or Bachelors degree in ICT (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology and Engineering) or related field.
Experience: 6-7 years experience with full software development lifecycle (SLDC), including solution development, operational responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organisation. The experience must include:
• Experience in solution analysis, and development for the development, implementation and maintenance / enhancements of systems within the corporate/public sector, including:
• Successfully developed and implemented applications;
• System solution modelling;
• Demonstrated project management competency and the execution of multiple projects, including managing resources across multiple projects; and
• Developed efficient and effective IT solutions to diverse and complex business problems.
• Experience with database creation and maintenance
• Experience with a wide variety of programming languages and technologies
• Experience with working on multiple tasks and report status
• Experience interacting with customers.
Experience: minimum 3 years experience using the following technologies to develop Big Data Analytics solutions:
• JAVA or Scala Programming Language
• Knowledge of Apache Hadoop
• Python
• Apache Spark
Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: Solid understanding of computer science including algorithms, data structures, operating systems and databases; ICT Governance and Compliance Governance e.g. Cobit and ITIL; Strong knowledge to design test plans according to the software requirements specification; Broad and extensive knowledge of the software development process and its technologies; Strong knowledge of user interfaces; IT Quality Management e.g. ISO9001 and CMMI; IT Security; ICT Standards; Integration Methodologies; COTS (Commercial of the Shelf) Products; OSS (Open Source Software) Products; IT Strategies and Architectures; Project Management; Execution of Architecture methods and practices e.g. TOGAF and GWEA; Networking protocols and services (HTTP/TCP/REST); Strong background in coding Strong knowledge of computer languages, such as Java, C++, PHP, and SQL. 4. Knowledge of Microservices / Service Oriented architecture concepts; and Knowledge of Cloud technologies.
Skills: Development (Python, Scala, Java, Spark and Hadoop); Enterprise architecture framework (TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF, MODAF, GWEA Framework, MIOS); Security (Software and Technologies); Portal (e.g. HTML, CSS, JAVA scripting, Portlets with various integrations); Interfacing and Integration (Middleware Technologies); Development methodologies (e.g. RUP, OpenUp, Agile), SDLC (ISO9001,ISO\IEC12207) Entity Relationship Diagrams; Governance Processes and Standards (COBIT, ITIL, UML); Ability to learn new software and third-party technologies independently and integrate them elegantly into existing architectures; Planning and Organising.
Other Special Requirements
• 6 to7 years’ experience in ICT environment in both private and public sector
• Work at client site and
• Driver`s license and own transport required
• System solution modelling;
• Demonstrated project management competency and the execution of multiple projects, including managing resources across multiple projects; and
• Developed efficient and effective IT solutions to diverse and complex business problems.
• Experience with database creation and maintenance
• Experience with a wide variety of programming languages and technologies
• Experience with working on multiple tasks and report status
• Experience interacting with customers.
Experience: minimum 3 years experience using the following technologies to develop Big Data Analytics solutions:
• JAVA or Scala Programming Language
• Knowledge of Apache Hadoop
• Python
• Apache Spark
Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: Solid understanding of computer science including algorithms, data structures, operating systems and databases; ICT Governance and Compliance Governance e.g. Cobit and ITIL; Strong knowledge to design test plans according to the software requirements specification; Broad and extensive knowledge of the software development process and its technologies; Strong knowledge of user interfaces; IT Quality Management e.g. ISO9001 and CMMI; IT Security; ICT Standards; Integration Methodologies; COTS (Commercial of the Shelf) Products; OSS (Open Source Software) Products; IT Strategies and Architectures; Project Management; Execution of Architecture methods and practices e.g. TOGAF and GWEA; Networking protocols and services (HTTP/TCP/REST); Strong background in coding Strong knowledge of computer languages, such as Java, C++, PHP, and SQL. 4. Knowledge of Microservices / Service Oriented architecture concepts; and Knowledge of Cloud technologies.
Skills: Development (Python, Scala, Java, Spark and Hadoop); Enterprise architecture framework (TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF, MODAF, GWEA Framework, MIOS); Security (Software and Technologies); Portal (e.g. HTML, CSS, JAVA scripting, Portlets with various integrations); Interfacing and Integration (Middleware Technologies); Development methodologies (e.g. RUP, OpenUp, Agile), SDLC (ISO9001,ISO\IEC12207) Entity Relationship Diagrams; Governance Processes and Standards (COBIT, ITIL, UML); Ability to learn new software and third-party technologies independently and integrate them elegantly into existing architectures; Planning and Organising.
Other Special Requirements
• 6 to7 years’ experience in ICT environment in both private and public sector
• Work at client site and
• Driver`s license and own transport required
How to apply
Kindly send your cv to: Masoko.recruitment@sita.co.za
Closing Date: 23 December 2020
Disclaimer
SITA is Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on Employment Equity Plan. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
• If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please clearly indicate the reference number of the position you are applying for.
• It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
• SITA reserves a right not to make an appointment.
• Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, the signing of a balance score card contract, verification of the applicants documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.
• Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only.
• CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted
• CV’s sent to incorrect email address will not be considered