Developer

Job Description:

VAS-X is looking to recruit an Intermediate Java Developer to service our telecommunications clients.

Your role will be to assist in System Design, for example, architectural design, assisting other developers with technical decisions and coding, and performing prescribed coding and reviewing of same.

You will also be required to research and choose the best architecture for the proposed system adhering to development standards. Develop code ensuring that it meets the defined criteria for software testing, and produce software builds for loading onto target hardware from software source code within VAS-X’s coding standards. Furthermore, you will be configuring the environment required by the system development and producing integration test specifications as per project plans.  Your role will also include conducting the tests as defined in the specifications and recording any failures, followed by FAT test results for each function developed and finally producing system integration reports.

Due to the business-critical nature, you may occasionally be required to work outside of regular working hours.

About You:

A minimum of

• 2-year applicable exposure
• Grade 12
• Standard literacy – English: read, write and speak
• IT Degree or Diploma or relevant experience

• In-depth Java knowledge
• Java 8 J2EE
• J2EE containers and web servers (Payara / Glassfish)
• Api development REST and SOAP
• Spring boot framework
• Apache Camel
• Apache Maven
• Working knowledge of operating systems, including Linux
• A thorough understanding of Software Development Life Cycle
• Source code management (Git)

Bonus

• Java 17 J2EE
• Frontend Experience (CSS and HTML and JS)
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL / MySQL / oracle)
• Testing frameworks like JUnit
• CI/CD Pipelines

Your Competencies:

• Strong Problem-solving skills and accurate forecasting of effort required and closing timeframe
• Respect and Valuing Diversity
• Multitasker, Self-motivated
• Trusting and honest
• Accountable
• Client/Customer Service Orientation
• Quality Assurance
• Attention to detail
• Dedicated collaborator with a strong dedication to achieving team goals
• Cooperative, Harmonious
• Communication skills
• Well-groomed and professional
• Adaptability

Additional Requirements:

• We are working across a highly complex environment with multiple business areas involved in the solution.
• Extended working hours to participate in conference calls across time zones?