Job Description

Job Purpose:To be the custodian of technical thought leadership within Group Technology (GT) environment by providing expertise, guidance and advice that relates to the integration of solutions across multiple technologies, and the supporting-processes such that GT is able to deliver sustainable and quality solutions in alignment to the overall strategy of the company whilst growing the technical expertise within the organisation.Job Responsibilities:

• Create a competitive advantage by consulting and providing advice on systems, processes, frameworks and products in line with the company strategy.
• Ensure the delivery of the design through consulting, identifying and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Keep GT accountable for all technical deliverables.
• Provide guidance and support regarding technology discussions to executive management in order for them to make quality decisions.
• Upskill stakeholders on technical designs and provide technical mentoring to all technical roles.
• Obtain buy-in on deliverables from sponsors and executives by presenting at Executive meetings.
• Direct, facilitate, participate and contribute to technical forums.
• Ensure test strategy covers full end to end technology stack including non-functional requirements through consulting, identifying and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Position best practice software development methodologies and identify bottlenecks in the application development process.
• Identify possible conflicts across deliverables and technologies and recommend suitable solutions.
• Ensure risks are mitigated by identifying and raising risks on deliverables and strategies and proposing solutions.
• Identify emerging technologies that will give the company a competitive advantage.
• Be part of the journey of proving and productionalising emerging technologies.
• Participate in severities and high impact problem resolution and provide expert guidance and solutions on technical problems.
• Ensure transition to the future mode of operation by participating in shaping the enterprise architecture roadmap through consulting, identifying and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment to the company environment and legislative requirements by reviewing and providing advice on product or technology specific standards.
• Perform independent research on technology best practice.
• Identify individuals that could perform a specialist role and actively participate in their development.
• Participate in industry forums and keep up to date with emerging technologies.
• Manage the technical specialist career stream.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and upskilling of others within area of expertise
• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities
• Contribute to the companies Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems though agile thinking.
• Technical Though Leadership: The ability to provide innovative ideas and guide others in the organisation.
• Problem Solving: The ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex problems, Pro-Active
• Communication: Effective communication skills are essential for understanding client needs and conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders,
• Able to handle Stress, Strategic Thinking, Listening Skills, Patience, Multi-tasking, Self-Teacher, Adaptable and versatile.
• Deep technical knowledge and an understanding of diverse methodologies and best practices as well as full stack enterprise software systems.
• Attitude to being available 24/7/365.
• Deep desire for quality and to do it the right way.
• Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, C#, Golang, Python and SQL.
• Advanced experience in one or more of the following database technologies: Postgres, Mongo, Redis, DB2, MS SQL, Oracle.

Technical Knowledge

• Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, C#, Golang, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular and SQL.
• Expertise in low-level programming and fixing problems with memory and performance.
• General IT skills data formats.
• Operating system principles, basic IT security.
• Advanced experience in one or more of the following database technologies: Postgres, Mongo, Redis, DB2, MS SQL, Oracle.
• Platform Developer Skills for Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in Cloud Computing environments with specific reference to Azure and AWS.
• Exposure to GenAI

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level:

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Relevant technical qualification/ certification or equivalent experience
• BSc or BCom preferably in Comp Sci or Information Systems, 4-year EDP Diploma

Minimum Experience Level

• 10+ years experience as a software developer
• 5+ years experience as Multi Discipline Specialist
• Conversions, Large System implementation, Critical (no down time) systems. Large Projects, Working under pressure, Negotiation skills.
• Analysis and Design, Test Strategy, Migrations between systems, Testing Tools (development and Usage), Debugging and problem analysis.
• Agile and Devops exposure.
• Project Management and Technical Team leadership.

Professional Knowledge:

• Information Technology concepts
• System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Role relevant related technologies
• Service orientated Architecture (SOA)
• IT Solutions Architecture
• IT Infrastructure Architecture
• Knowledge across multiple technologies
• IT Risk and security principes
• Multiple operating system
• Systems Analysis and design
• GT specific operational knowledge
• ITIL

Behavioral Competencies

• Decision Making
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Influencing
• Building Partnerships
• Adaptability
• Emotional Intelligence Essentials
• Building Trusting Relationships

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