SARS Senior Developer IT Job Vacancies in Brooklyn

About the Position

An exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled, self-motivated and results driven Senior developer to join our team of dedicated, passionate software engineers. S/he will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing new applications as well as maintaining existing applications. He/she should have significant work experience developing C# applications. He/she should have good knowledge of complete Software Development Life Cycle.  In addition, he/she should be able to mentor junior developers within the team.

Job Purpose

To ensure that software development, enhancements, implementation, maintenance and optimisation are performed in order to achieve business objectives. To assist with detecting application issues, analyse software, and implement software solutions within standards.

Education and Experience

Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) AND 3-4 years’ experience in a development environment, of which 1-2 years ideally at knowledge worker level

OR

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND Relevant IT Qualification / Certification (SEE BELOW), AND 3-4 years’ experience in a development environment and minimum functional requirements as specified below:

OR

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 6 years’ experience in a development environment, of which 1-2 years ideally at knowledge worker level

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

• Microsoft Certified Solution Developer with skills in C# and large volume data processing applications.
• Minimum 3yrs experience with SQL Server Integration Services an advantage.
• Minimum 3yrs extensive experience with large volume data processing applications.
• Minimum 3yrs experience with containerisation and micro services technologies and architectures.
• Extensive experience with cross platform and multi database technology data processing, including Microsoft SQL Server
• Minimum 3yrs experience with NoSQL technology databases.

Job Outputs:

Process

• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions.
• Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst other policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
• Design system changes and enhancements that address business requirements.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and SARS role players to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure that IT related systems contribute to efficient and effective service delivery and optimised quality.
• Apply and utilise systems in a manner that ensures efficient and effective service delivery, optimised quality, financial accuracy and calculation.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, SARS role players and third parties to achieve predefined objectives.
• Implement initiatives relating to projects that will lead to improved key processes across the business.
• Perform operations in a specialised area to technical specifications and contribute to operational result delivery within predefined standards.

Governance

• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.
• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.
• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies.

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Building Sustainability
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Customer service
• Conceptual ability
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Application Development and Maintenance
• Business Knowledge
• Computer Literacy
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• IT Applications
• IT Development
• IT Knowledge
• Reporting and Interpretation
• System Thinking

Compliance Competency

• Application Implementation
• Application Systems

Employment Equity

The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.

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