Software Engineer

A financial services company is seeking a versatile, skilled Software Engineer to work with a range of applications running primarily on a Windows platform.

In this role, you should be able to work independently with little or no supervision. You will work closely with both dev and infrastructure teams and will be expected to provide guidance to both.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain software systems and automate the operations and interfaces between these systems.

Develop Software Applications using Curo approved toolsets

Adhere to and provide input into the architectural framework

Programming well-designed, testable, efficient code across multiple technologies

Producing specifications and determine operational feasibility

Evaluate and implement ways to incorporate existing or new technologies into the business and product offering

Perform code reviews

Adhere to the change management process

3rd line technical support, trouble shooting and problem solving

Periodic standby support for overnight, weekend and public holidays

The enhancement of and the willingness to support legacy systems is an essential requirement

Provide leadership and guidance to technology team members

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field

Extensive experience in OOP (preferably C#) and scripting (vbs, batch, PowerShell, etc)

Very good knowledge of software design principals and patterns

Excellent knowledge of Windows platform

Knowledge of Linux & Unix beneficial

Excellent knowledge of SQL Server

A minimum of 7 years’ proven work experience as a Software Engineer or Software Developer

Ability to prioritise work effectively and must be organised

The ability to set and maintain high work standards to achieve goals

Business knowledge of Investment Administration

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:
Analytical mind with great problem solving capabilities

Ability to learn new programming languages easily

Passion for people, technology and innovation.

Development experience, coding in C# and Python would be advantageous

Adaptability

High level of integrity

Good communication skills