Senior Java Developer needed at wePlace

• To design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance software systems and applications based on specifications, while adhering to established standards. The candidate will translate requirements from the business or technical analyst and actively participate with the delivery team in design and problem-solving.

Technology Used

• AWS Platform
• Jira
• Confluence

Minimum Education

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
• Relevant qualification OR Certification in IT or software Development

Experience

Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies:

• 6+ years’ proven experience in back-end software development, project delivery and implementation
• Programming / coding skills on Java
• Database systems and query optimization (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Application development
• Advanced programming concepts
• Advanced algorithms and data structures
• Design Patterns
• Version Control

What will be exciting in the role? (e.g projects in pipeline, exposure/influence) 

• New projects, new tech stack alignment to cloud based platforms.
• New team and expansion, exposure and collaboration with the Retail delivery team
• What would be most challenging in the role? (Environment, Pressurized environment, stakeholder engagement etc.) 
• High pressure
• Engaged stakeholders
• Agile environment – prone to change
• Describe the Team? Any team dynamics we should be aware of? (To understand what type of personality will fit into the team) 
• Young, vibrant, charismatic team. Doers and pioneers. High levels of ownership.
• What are the unique selling points of this role? (Think growth, products, technologies, stability, potential development, etc) 
• Growing focus in Business Banking, investment in the R&R stream has been received to transform the tech landscape for improved risk management.