Software Engineer

Minimum Requirements: Matric (Grade 12) Proficiency in development languages including but not limited to: Python, Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and .Net. A track record of success in developing and maintaining large distributed systems in an agile environment. Strong working experience working in an AWS cloud environment (Lambda, S3, sqs, Step Functions, Cloudwatch, etc) Experience working with CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or similar Source code management tools. Experience working with Web Services (SOAP or REST) and parsing JSON and XML data. Troubleshooting and resolving customer issues, developing, and maintaining documentation, and participating in the development of new features and functionality. Proactively identify opportunities to automate routine tasks and contribute to the development of automation scripts. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Participate in the planning, execution, and monitoring of platform upgrades, patches, and enhancements. Familiarity of industry best practices code coverage. Ability to work well with internal and external technology resources. Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity. Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). Knowledge of data manipulation languages. Knowledge of data storage subsystems. Knowledge of test-driven development. Ability to complete moderately complex bug fixes. Proficiency in development languages including but not limited to: Python, Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and .Net. A track record of success in developing and maintaining large distributed systems in an agile environment. Strong working experience working in an AWS cloud environment (Lambda, S3, sqs, Step Functions, Cloudwatch, etc) Experience working with CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or similar Source code management tools. Experience working with Web Services (SOAP or REST) and parsing JSON and XML data. Troubleshooting and resolving customer issues, developing, and maintaining documentation, and participating in the development of new features and functionality. Proactively identify opportunities to automate routine tasks and contribute to the development of automation scripts. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Participate in the planning, execution, and monitoring of platform upgrades, patches, and enhancements. Familiarity of industry best practices code coverage. Ability to work well with internal and external technology resources. Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity. Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). Knowledge of data manipulation languages. Knowledge of data storage subsystems. Knowledge of test-driven development. Ability to complete moderately complex bug fixes. Responsibilities Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements. Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity. Work closely with other development team members to understand moderately complex product requirements and translate them into software designs. Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews. Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders. Resolve technical issues as necessary. Keep abreast of new technology developments. Complete bug fixes. All other duties as assigned. Originally posted on Himalayas