Job Description

Job Purpose

• As a technical expert, the IT Online Development Specialist will be responsible for the development and upgrading of high-performing, scalable business applications projects, using the Microsoft Eco-system platforms, from conceptualisation and design to implementation, testing and end user support, incorporating software and technology solutions to support business requirements and goals. This will include designing, creating and maintaining custom workflows, actions and triggers using the Microsoft Power Automate platform; maintaining and supporting SharePoint websites; and providing technical and systems design expertise in the development, integration and maintenance of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) with other business systems viz Power BI, ERP, etc.

Education

• B Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Experience

• Minimum 6 years' with specialised experience in Power Automate, Sharepoint and CRM
• Umbraco experienceis highly advantageous

Skills and Knowledge

• Analysing
• Creating and improving
• Sourcing information
• Applying expertise and technology
• Taking ownership
• Responding with urgency
• Integrating (Collaborating, Consulting)
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Eco-System, including SharePoint, Office Suite, and Power BI, CRM, Power Automate
• Javascript, HTML, CSS (highly advantageous)
• Web Services (JSON, SOAP, Rest) (highly advantageous)
• Server configuration - webserver and application
• Application and Software development (highly advantageous)
• Technical writing and coding
• Testing methodologies and practices
• Project management skills
• Web development lifecycle
• Risk management
• Umbraco experience" (highly advantageous)

Key Performance Areas

• Collaborate with business support and business teams to receive and prioritise briefs around new or changing business requirements
• Analyse user requirements and implement the design, delivery and support of new and upgraded technology applications; delivering each element to specifications to support business needs. These include the following platform development:
• Power Platform Development
• Develop custom workflows using the Microsoft Power Automate platform in line with business requirements
• Design, create, and maintain flows, actions, and triggers
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and automate manual tasks
• Architect and develop high-quality automated processes, workflows, and APIs using Microsoft Power Automate
• Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of automated solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate existing systems with Power Automate to automate processes and workflows
• Evaluate and monitor system performance and ensure compliance with security standards
• Develop or validate test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types
• Compile and update systems documentation for Power Automate processes and workflows
• Develop and execute tests to ensure the accuracy and reliability of automated solutions
• Provide end user support to business by diagnosing application faults, troubleshooting and resolving workflow issues, providing working solutions that meet service level requirements
• Research and recommend new technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of automated processes and workflows
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure compatibility and interoperability of automated processes and workflows
• SharePoint Administration and Development
• Administer and maintain the SharePoint platform and infrastructure, including the server the platform lives on
• Provide access to site owners and end users of functional / departmental sites in sharepoint, supporting end users with shared files, including roles and permissions

Equity

• Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998, SISA internal recruitment policy as well as units employment equity plans

POPI Statement

• Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed and personal information as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the included Privacy Statement.
• Please also note that if you have not been contacted within 1 month after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.