Skill Set<\/p>\n
\tStrong attention to detail.
\n\tKnowledge of design principles and fundamentals of architecture.
\n\tDemonstrated leadership\/mentoring skills.
\n\tDetailed knowledge of the SDLC and management of software projects.\u00a0
\n\tGood written and verbal communication skills.
\n\tDevelop the solution in a manner which supports modification.
\n\tAdaptability to change.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tDesign Fit for Purpose Solutions & Algorithms & planning.
\n\tActively contribute to design and planning meetings, discussions and documentation.
\n\tDesign solutions using most appropriate approved architectural pattern.
\n\t\u00a0Ensure design patterns used are increasing the organisational levels of high-volume transactional performance, resilience, automation and innovation.
\n\t\u00a0Ensure design meets best practices and are Test, DevOps and Support friendly \u2022 Identify and establish objectives for self and team.\u00a0
\n\tSet objectives\/goals based on the team\u2019s chosen software development methodology to successfully complete projects.
\n\tConsider all reasonable factors, impediments and obstacles.
\n\tIdentify potential alternative strategies and refactor approach for maximum benefit within the shortest possible time.
\n\tFormulate supporting plans and communicate with others in terms of dependencies and impact. \u00a0
\n\tPublish plan to, peers and stakeholders through agreed methods.<\/p>\n
Implementation of a solution that is complete, efficient and compatible<\/p>\n
\tDeliver a complete solution which covers all the agreed specified tasks and user objectives Deliver a correct solution which provides the correct results with the needed degree of precision.
\n\tDeliver an appropriate solution which facilitates the accomplishments of specified tasks and objectives comprehensively yet excluding unnecessary steps.
\n\tEnsure checked in code is reviewed to ensure standards are met and the code base is sound.\u00a0
\n\tDeliver a solution in which throughput rates & response and processing times meet stated requirements.\u00a0
\n\tDeliver a solution in which effective\/efficient resource utilisation of system resources occurs during operation.
\n\tDeliver a solution which ensures the maximum operational capacity requirement is achieved or exceeded. \u00a0
\n\tDeliver a solution which can effectively\/efficiently exchange information with other products, systems or components.
\n\tDeliver a solution which performs efficiently and can co-exist with other solutions and does not have a detrimental impact on other solutions.<\/p>\n
Implementation \u2013 Advises on the Solution and\/or actions allocated tasks to ensure it has a High Usability Factor<\/p>\n
\tEnsure the user\/s of the solution can achieve specified goals with effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction.
\n\tEnsure the user of the system can comfortably recognise the systems flow, functions and capabilities of the system.\u00a0
\n\tEnsure the system logically supports user self-learning on how to use the system with effectiveness and efficiency.
\n\tEnsure the solution protects the user against making errors.\u00a0
\n\tEnsure the user interface is pleasing and presents a satisfying interaction for the user.
\n\tActions the proposed solution thus ensuring that it is accessible and can be used by people with the widest range of characteristics, capabilities, cultures and languages where appropriate.<\/p>\n
Implementation \u2013 Ensure the Solution is Reliable\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tEnsure the solution performs appropriately under agreed conditions for extended periods of time without the need for intervention (despite potential attacks).
\n\tEnsure all steps are taken to reduce the occurrence of faults due to misunderstood requirements, design errors, and implementation errors.\u00a0
\n\tEnsure the solution is robust and remains continually available.
\n\tRespond to outages and failures when and where needed.
\n\tImprove fault tolerance even when operational conditions are not optimal.\u00a0
\n\tEnsure complete data recoverability so that data may be recovered, and the desired state of the solution can be re-established (despite potential attacks).
\n\tEnsure the solution is maintainable, and actively seeks methods to reduce down-time.\u00a0
\n\tEnsure the solution is durable so that as user volumes and requirements change the solution can evolve over the long term
\n\tEnsure the solution simplifies support and maintenance support through traceability, and effective error messaging.\u00a0
\n\tEnsure over time, the solution becomes more mature where the interval between the interventions to remain operational become less frequent.
\n\tEnsure in the event of a failure reduce effective downtime is to the minimum possible.<\/p>\n
Implementation \u2013 Ensure the Solution has Effective Security<\/p>\n
\tEnsure the solution is secure, and confidential by protecting all information and data (also data transmission).\u00a0
\n\tEnsure persons or other solutions have the degree of access appropriate to their level of authorization and types.\u00a0
\n\tEnsure the solution has high integrity where the solution prevents unauthorised access to, modification of computer programs, data or settings.
\n\tEnsure the solution has a high degree of survivability despite 3rd-Party interventions (attacks, human errors, hardware or software faults).\u00a0
\n\tEmploy logs and records so that actions and events can be proven to have taken place and cannot be disputed\/ repudiated later Ensure wherever possible actions can be traced uniquely to the entity which performed it.\u00a0
\n\tEnsure wherever possible the identify of an entity can be proved to be the correct one.<\/p>\n
Implementation – Ensure the Solution is Maintainable.<\/p>\n
\tEnsure the solution and its relevant code base supports ease of modification for future maintainers.
\n\tEnsure the use of appropriate standards and methods.
\n\tEnsure where possible (without affecting performance\/security) the solution caters for maintenance by support teams rather than developers.
\n\tEnsure modularity where the solution consists of discrete components so that a change in one component has minimal impact on other components.
\n\tEnsure relevant documentation is provided to support teams to reduce development support burden.
\n\tApply a strategy of reusability so an asset can be used in more than one solution or in building other assets.
\n\tWhere possible provide a mechanism for the solution to analyse its own faults and provide reports prior to a critical failure.
\n\tDevelop the solution in a manner which supports modification for future developers thereby reducing the numbers of defects or negatively affecting system quality.<\/p>\n
Testing, verification and deploying\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tEnsure the solution is test friendly by creating effective mechanisms for test data, automated testing hooks and simulations.
\n\tEnsure the solution is delivered completely and with the additional assets which are required to make installation\/deployment as seamless and easy as possible.
\n\tEnsure the adaptable solution delivered is appropriate for different or evolving hardware, software or other operational usage environments.<\/p>\n
Respond to Outages & Failures\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tProvide proactive support to Peers, Testing, Dev Support and Operational teams so number of escalations to the development team is reduced, thereby maximising development time.
\n\tProvide support to the Dev Support when required during operational events and create or assist with the creation of SOP\u2019s.
\n\tBe available to handle emergency outages and failures for your or your teams\u2019 solutions.
\n\tPerform trouble shooting and effectively resolve issues to increase solution stability and reduce intervention required over time.
\n\t\u00a0Recommend and execute approved improvements to development methods and solutions.
\n\tProvide quick resolutions to app\/system issues, driving stability, efficiency and effectiveness.
\n\tMaintain solutions which have completed development and are in the operations phase.
\n\tDevelop technical support documentation and where possible\/necessary, maintain the documentation.
\n\tAssess risk and impact of production issues\/changes and take appropriate steps to mitigate risk.<\/p>\n
Coaching\/Mentoring\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tProvides guidance, training, and problem-solving assistance to other Team Members.\u00a0
\n\tMentors and contributes to the growth of junior and intermediate Team Members.
\n\tDesigns and delivers end-user training and training materials.<\/p>\n
Living the spirit:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tActively drives a culture of collaboration and open communication within the team.\u00a0
\n\tActively promotes authenticity and drives the spirit of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging within the team.\u00a0
\n\tActively drives a culture of versatility and adaptability by modelling and encouraging Team Members to support each other not only within the department, but within the business as a whole.\u00a0
\n\tActively become a change agent and drive continuous learning within the team thus ensuring that the team approaches all tasks or challenges with enthusiasm and proactivity.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or similar field (advantageous).
\n\tAt least 5 years\u2019 experience within a development environment.
\n\tKnowledge of design principles and fundamentals of architecture.\u00a0
\n\tDemonstrated leadership\/mentoring skills.\u00a0
\n\tDetailed knowledge of the SDLC and management of software projects.
\n\tGood written and verbal communication skills.\u00a0
\n\tStrong attention to detail.<\/p>\n
Apply Before 09\/08\/2025<\/p>\n
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