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First seen by Alion on Oct 18, 2026. Network Finance scores C on the Alion truth index.
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Founded in 1987, Network Finance is a specialized recruitment and talent solutions agency operating as a key division of Network Recruitment (part of ADvTECH Group). Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company provides executive search, permanent placement, and contract staffing tailored specifically to the finance, accounting, auditing, taxation, and actuarial sectors. Through its niche industry focus and global network spanning Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, it enables corporate clients and multinational enterprises to source highly qualified financial leaders and Chartered Accountants.
Our client is a forward-thinking technology organisation focused on delivering intelligent automation and data-driven solutions. They specialise in leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and cloud-based platforms to streamline business processes and improve operational efficiency.
As an IDP Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and implementing intelligent document processing solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to automate document workflows, improve data extraction accuracy, and integrate solutions with enterprise systems.
This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys working with AI technologies, solving complex data challenges, and building scalable automation solutions in a modern, agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop intelligent document processing workflows and automation pipelines
- Implement and optimise OCR and document extraction solutions
- Build and maintain APIs and integrations with enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, databases)
- Develop data processing, validation, and transformation scripts
- Configure and deploy cloud-based document processing solutions
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise system performance and extraction accuracy
- Implement logging, monitoring, and error-handling mechanisms
- Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to refine solutions
- Create technical documentation and support knowledge transfer
Job Experience and Skills Required
Education:- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in software development or intelligent document processing
- Experience implementing OCR and document automation solutions
- Exposure to integrating systems across enterprise environments
- Strong proficiency in Python and related data-processing libraries
- Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices
- Solid understanding of SQL and database management
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or similar)
- Knowledge of OCR tools and document AI technologies
- Familiarity with system integrations, automation workflows, and APIs
- Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git)
- Experience with IDP or RPA platforms
- Exposure to AI/ML concepts, NLP, or computer vision
- Experience with containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud architecture
- Knowledge of data privacy and secure document handling
For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: https://www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com/
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
- Software Developers
- Data Analysts
- IT Support Technicians
- Test Analysts
- DevOps Engineers
For more information, contact:
Mfundo Mthembu
IT Recruitment Specialist
Connect with me on Linkedin!: www.linkedin.com/in/mfundo-mthembu-614413200
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