Tech Officer: Software Developer - Fixed Term Contract

Business unit, Department, Reporting

Business Unit

Solutions

Department

EAS - Outsource

Job grade

OP1

Core Description

Responsible to code and debug new software products in alignment with BCX’s standards and work on less complex projects or modules of projects.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Provide applications support by means of broad area competence, investigates problems and other requests for support and determines appropriate actions to take.
• Ensure all work is performed, documented in accordance with required standards, methods and procedures.
• Participate in client meetings, assist in presenting issues and solutions
• Use database management tools to investigate, diagnose and resolve database problems in accordance with service level agreements, referring to database users and suppliers as and when necessary.
• Execute routine configuration/installation, reconfiguration of database and related products in alignment with BCX’s standards for software installations.
• Respond to instructions, follow agreed plans to install or remove items of software (typically those requiring greatest expertise in installation) and find the necessary items.
• Participate in the configuration of software and equipment for systems testing of platform specific versions of one or more software products with minimum supervision.
• Design large and/or complex programs, program modifications from supplied specifications using agreed standards & tools, to achieve a well-engineered result.
• Report on work executed and contribute significant sections of material that is of publication quality.
• Interpret and execute complex test plans using agreed methods and standards.
• Document test failures and successes compared with pre-defined criteria, in accordance with agreed standards.

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Operating systems and IT hardware

Change control management

Database Management

DevOps

Core Behavioural Competencies

Applying expertise & Technology

Analysing

Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations

Working with people

Following instructions & procedures

Minimum Qualifications

NQF 4: Grade 12 National Diploma

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

2 years software development experience

Certifications

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Workplace / Physical Requirements

Hybrid Remote Worker

Billable