Development and integration Specialist | Sanlam

As a Technical resource with extensive Design & Development experience in the .Net software stack, Web Services Architecture, Middleware, and Database Development coding practices, you will primarily focus on the enforcement, improvement, and compliance reporting, refactoring, and modernization of the Quality of Application Development Technical Standards and Best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure investigation and prioritization of anomalies detected by Sonar-Cube Code Scanning in the Development Team backlogs.
• Resolve anomalies permanently and in accordance with best practices.
• Report on Code Quality Anomalies stats per Development teams to maintain consistent improvement targets.
• Enhance Sonar Cube Scanning code to address new anomalies detected by bugs, defects, and resolved issues.
• Collaborate with SC IT and SGT Architecture to maintain and enforce coding and services standards aligned with Application Architects.
• Maintain Web Services standards and Registry to prevent duplication of API services.
• Enforce Performance, Scalability, and Security best practices identified by SC IT Enterprise APM Tools.
• Ensure Cross Platform Development efforts align for consistency and reuse of Technical components.
• Align Software Development Tools and Frameworks.
• Mentor Development team members on best practices, coding standards, and Agile methodologies.
• Proactively analyze and prioritize Coding Design and Development Anomalies.
• Engage with accountable teams to resolve anomalies and ensure compliance.
• Contribute to setting/adjustments of Standards and maintain SC and Group organization learning and knowledge repository.
• Engage with Group IT (SGT) to align with strategic direction and trends.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of Infrastructure Design and Application Development best practices.
• Practical experience with Linux and Windows server Operating Systems Optimization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Technical SC Landscape and SGT Support structures.
• Experience with Microsoft VB and .Net and Java for Application Development.
• Practical experience with Microsoft SQL Server DB setup, configurations, and debugging.
• Working experience with Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• Knowledge of perimeter security, access controls, Active Directory, and Networks.
• Bonus: Knowledge of Install and configuring of Progress OpenEdge DB and the ABL language.

Qualifications and Certifications:

• IT Degree (preferably) with 10+ years’ Experience in App. Dev., DevSecOps, Infrastructure, and Solutions Design.
• IT Certification in one or more Development Technologies areas.
• 10+ years Technical Dev, Support, Ops experience in some Operations or Development role.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills, experience in Agile (SAFE preferably) Software Delivery methodologies.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Flexible, Collaborative, and open-minded.
• Ability to work Independently and manage Time and Tasks according to priority.
• Integrity and commitment to Committed Tasks and initiatives.
• Effective communicator, listener, and presenter.
• Ability to Design and present high-quality Presentations.
• Willingness to cross-skill and span multiple IT roles for Business Delivery.
• Inquisitive of IT trends and self-motivated for continuous learning and personal development.