R&D Engineer-Software

SUMMARY:
R&D Engineer - Software

POSITION INFO:

Division: CORE
Department: Research and Development.
Region: Waverley, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Current Job Holder: Vacant
Reporting to: Head of Research and Development
Position Type: Replacement

 

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain high quality web-applications using Python and the Flask web framework.
• Implement and maintain supporting back-end platforms and systems.
• Relational database design and administration.
• Design and develop external platform integrations using web services APIs.
• Design and develop automation systems to increase efficiencies inside the organization.
• Research and test new web development technologies and trends.
• Focus on security and fraud prevention/detection – Design and implement effective security while following security frameworks.
• Development of new products and/or platforms, techniques, systems or processes as may be required for service delivery.
• Developing innovative methods to increase the utility of existing products, platforms and processes.
• Effective documentation of code, full comments and architectural design diagrams
• Developing specialist skills, building and maintaining in-depth technical knowledge on a range of products, systems and technologies.
• Assisting with the integration of new products and systems with other operational and commercial areas, including operations, installations, customer services, sales, legal and regulatory, marketing.
• Training of Technical, Support and Sales Staff on new products.
• Monthly Reporting         

 

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES

• Skilled in front-end development using Python web frameworks such as Flask or Django
• Web development technologies such as HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, AJAX, React.
• Expert knowledge of HTTP(S) protocol and REST APIs
• Experience with Nginx and/or Apache, G-unicorn, SocketIO and RabbitMQ
• Databases (MySQL, MariaDB, PostGres, MongoDB, Percona) administration, replication, load balancing and backups management
• Experience in Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, BSD, Redhat)
• Working knowledge of version control such as Git and/or SVN required
• Knowledge of cloud compute platforms such as AWS and Azure
• Knowledge of virtualization platforms such as KVM, Hyper-V, VMWare ESXi, Proxmox
• Knowledge of containerized development using Docker and/or Kubernetes
• Firm understanding of networking concepts, routing, switching and firewalling
• Strong knowledge of DNS, SSL, TLS, IPv4, IPv6 and other internet related protocols
• Monitoring systems such as Nagios, Zabbix, LibreNMS, etc.
• Scripting languages like bash, LUA, Perl
• Cyber Security skills (IDS/IPS, UTM, Firewalling)
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other organizations.
• Good problem-solving skills, and the ability to find and employ creative solutions
• Ability to analyze complex issues, absorb information, understand data and identify trends.
• Adaptability and readiness to challenge existing practices and find alternatives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others with strong teamworking skills.
• Manage and document development, testing and implementation life cycles.
• Attention to detail, sense of urgency, initiative.

 

QUAILIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years with relevant Degree or Diploma (IT, Computer Science, Electronics)
• Minimum of 10 years relevant working experience within the ICT or development industries will be considered
• Minimum 5 years’ experience programming in Python language
• Industry related training and certifications in development project management such as Agile, Scrum is advantageous
• Training/experience in ITIL, COBIT or TOGAF advantageous
• Training/experience in ISO standards relevant to the IT industry such as ISO 9001 and ISO 27001
• Training Certifications in networking equipment (MTCNA/RE, CCNA, JNCIA or better)
• Certifications in cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure

 

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