Systems Integrator (P7) (Information & Communication Systems Division: Solutions Delivery)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Be situated at the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, but not excluded from supporting all campuses
- Fulfil software development requirements of the unit
- Help other developers, analysts, and designers come up with ideas for and create new software applications.
- Schedule the various stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
- Help with the creation and documenting of software specs and needs.
- Examine and record the needs of software users.
- Perform research on new languages, standards, and software for application development to aid with development and procurement initiatives.
- Suggest, plan, and carry out software upgrades and improvements.
- Consistently create, translate, and code software applications and programs in accordance with requirements.
- Conduct and track software performance tests on both new and current programs to identify problem areas, fix mistakes, and do general debugging.
- Conduct in-depth analyses of test results and provide recommendations for fixing issues.
- Create data and draft reports on the state of the programming process for management and/or team members.
- Participate in the creation and upkeep of user guides and manuals.
- Create programming scripts as needed to improve the operation, interoperability and/or aesthetics of the business applications
- To aid in the development and procurement processes, conduct research on new application development software packages, languages, and standards.
- Make suggestions for, plan, and carry out software upgrades.
Minimum requirements
- Matric and a tertiary qualification in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent; (NQF level 7)
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (advantageous)
- Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (advantageous)
- Reliable transport
- Minimum of 4 years of experience directly related to Systems Integration
- Working technical knowledge of programming languages, including:
- o C#
- o Asp.net core
- o MVC
- o CSS
- o Bootstrap
- o XML
- o HTML5
- o Entity Framework
- o Link
- o SSRS
- o JQuery
- o JavaScript
- o MS SQL/Oracle
- o Web Service/Windows communication Foundation/API
- o Azure DevOps (advantage)
- o Git (advantage)
- o Agile (advantage)
- o AngularJS (advantage)
- o Python (advantage)
- Experience working with enterprise applications
- Experience working with mobile app development
- Hands-on experience working in integrated development environments
- Extensive experience with Windows operating systems.
- Extensive experience with SQL databases
- Solid working knowledge of current Internet technologies.
- Hands-on software troubleshooting experience.
- Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
- Flexible and adaptable in regard to learning and understanding new technologies.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products.
- Highly logical.
- Technically proficient.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Creativity in the case of Web or interface design.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
