Job Description

Listing reference: cartr_000545Listing status: OnlineApply by: 15 October 2024Position summaryIndustry: IT & InternetJob category: IT and TelecommunicationsLocation: GautengContract: PermanentEE position: NoIntroductionWe're a customer-centric organisation focused on smart mobility. We leverage the power of technology to deliver value to our clients in optimising and managing their fleets of vehicles. We are a fast-paced organisation with the goal of continuously pushing forward the boundaries of smart mobility. We're on the lookout for a skilled Integration Engineer to enhance our team. In this pivotal role, you'll spearhead the development, deployment, and ongoing management of integrations across various technologies and platforms. Working in close partnership with software developers, system architects, and a broad range of other key stakeholders, your efforts will be crucial in ensuring smooth and effective integration and interoperability amongst our systems. This position presents a thrilling opportunity to engage with state-of-the-art technologies, making significant contributions to our forward-thinking solutions while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.Job description

• Integration Crafting: Take the lead in designing, developing, and deploying integrations among various technologies. Your goal is to ensure smooth data flow and compatibility across platforms.
• Team Synergy: Work closely with diverse teams to understand their needs, aiming to define clear integration goals and specifications.
• Customisation: Tailor and fine-tune components to align with our integration objectives and the broader business strategy.
• Documentation: Create and update vital documentation that details the integration architecture, workflow, and setup, making maintenance and scaling straightforward.
• Problem Solving: Dive into troubleshooting when integration snags or performance issues arise, crafting effective fixes to keep systems running smoothly.
• Quality Assurance: Lead the charge in testing and validating new integrations, prioritising reliability, efficiency, and security.
• Knowledge Update: Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest in technology, integration techniques, and toolsets, ensuring our practices stay ahead of the curve.
• Mentorship: Offer your technical expertise as support to colleagues, guiding them through integration challenges and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Agile Participation: Engage actively in Agile methodologies, including code reviewsa and sprint planning, contributing to the iterative improvement of our develoment processes.

• Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar field is preferred. However, if you've got the skills and experience to back you up, we're all ears.
• Experience: Got a track record as an Integration Engineer or a similar role? That's what we're looking for, especially if you've played in the tech space.
• Tech Savvy: You should be tight with software development principles. We're talking object-oriented programming, design patterns, and the ins and outs of data structures.
• Programming Pro: Hands-on experience with Modern C , C# and Python experience is advantageus.
• Database Dynamics: Your expertise should extend to integrating and interacting with databases through code and libraries. This includes efficiently storing, retrieving, and managing data within your applications.
• Multimedia Maestro: Know your way around video and audio containers (like MPEG and AAC)? Experience with ffmpeg or similar libraries will stand you in good stead.
• Linux Lover: A deep understanding of the Linux operating system and its inner workings is crucial.
• APIs and Beyond: Experience with RESTful APIs, web services, and messaging systems (like Kafka or RabbitMQ) is essential. You should also be familiar with data formats such as JSON and XML.
• Analytical Ace: Excellent problem-solving skills and a sharp eye for detail are key.
• Team Player: Strong communication and teamwork skills are non-negotiable. We're all about collaboration.
• Self-Starter: Motivation and a proactive attitude are vital. We love folks who are eager to learn and stay on top of tech trends.

• CI/CD Mastery: Hands-on experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) workflows and tools, such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD, is highly desirable. Your ability to automate and streamline our development processes will be invaluable.
• Containerisation and Cloud: If you've dabbled in Docker or Kubernetes and have cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP), you're on the right track.
• DevOps Savvy: A solid understanding of DevOps methodologies, especially regarding infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration management with tools like Ansible or Terraform, is essential. This knowledge will help us maintain a robust, scalable, and efficient infrastructure.
• Database Proficiency: Familiarity with databases and data management technologies, including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch, will ensure you can effectively manage and manipulate our data ecosystems.
• Engagement: We value contributions to projects or active participation in communities. Your engagement demonstrates a commitment to collaborative innovation and the advancement of technology for the public good.

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