Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The role will have accountability for the development of internal applications built on the Mendix framework, based on tasks according to scheduled sprints & backlog as well as maintenance and administration of several internal business applications which have been developed in Mendix.
OBJECTIVES MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Development

• Mendix development - Feature Requests, Bug Fixes & Business Project applications
• Understanding of Integration with other systems using Web Services
• Ad-Hoc understanding of other programming languages
• Working with Agile Planning tool within the Internal Development team
• Ensuring all development documentation is in place and up to date
• Working with Business Analyst & Test Analyst to ensure development delivery is on schedule
• Ad-Hoc Testing of Development teamwork

Internal Business Support

• 2nd Level Business Support on all Internal Business Applications
• Liaising with business on bugs and fixes of Internal Business Applications
• Working alongside other departments to ensure applications are bug free and developed to the optimal development standards
• Ad-Hoc training for business users

Information Technology

• Manage risks associated with access to the information assets/systems

SKILLS REQUIREMENT

• Team worker and knowledge sharing amongst the team
• Good communication skills
• Active listening - ability to understand requirements
• Ability to communicate in English
• Proactive problem solver
• Ability to work independently & a positive team player
• Self-motivated
• Conducts self professionally, exhibits high levels of tolerance and patience
• Responsible for continued learning and self-development
• All activities performed on time
• Ability to write technical design specifications or technical impact documentation

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies
• Understanding of Other development languages preferred (JAVA preferred)
• Knowledge of internet protocols eg. SNMP, SMTP & IMAP preferable
• Knowledge of systems integration using REST & SOAP Web Services
• Preference will be given to candidates who

• Who have previous software development experience and understanding of rapid development tools
• A certification in Rapid development tools (eg Mendix Rapid Developer)

Skills Required