Role purpose:
The Software Engineer role based within the Technology Business Unit.
The Software Engineer is responsible for creating prototypes, designing and building modules and solutions in iterative agile cycles, develop, maintain, and optimize the business outcome.
This role is responsible for estimating user and technical stories, designing and developing code, writing and executing unit and integration tests, and supporting testing of deliverables against user and technical story acceptance tests.
The incumbent is responsible for performing peer reviews, collaborating with architects and other developers to produce just enough design, and ensuring that enough technical documentation and training is provided for reference and operational support.
This role is responsible for providing software-related operations support, including managing level two and level three incident and problem management.
Your responsibilities will include:
Estimate user and technical stories to help inform and prioritize backlog Design modules according to user stories, UX designs, and technical stories
Develop solutions according to module designs and deploy using delivery pipeline
Develop and execute unit and integration tests; support testing against user and technical story acceptance tests
Suggest improvements to user stories and UX Manage technical debt as part of daily activities Conduct peer reviews and maintain coding standards Manage incidents as level two and level three support Manage problems as level two and level three support
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
Technical / Professional Qualifications:
Matric / Grade 12 essential
3 year degree / diploma / Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field essential
5+ years relevant experience of which a minimum of three years is in programming and/or systems analysis applying agile frameworks essential
Experience working with agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, LSD, and FDD Experience working with multiple programming and markup languages, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, Ruby, SQL, XML, JSON, YAML, and Python, and paradigms such as object- oriented-, even-driven-, procedural-, functional-, and declarative programming
Strong knowledge of software architecture principles Experience working in cloud-native environments
Professional experience and knowledge of the Telecommunications industry preferred Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) preferred
Competency in UX principles and practices preferred
Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:
Agile and lean programming and development of software systems in Web-scale environments Backlog item estimation
Unit, integration, smoke and static code analysis testing Architectural element testing e.g. APIs
Automated testing and tools e.g. Selenium Code reviewing
Software incident and problem management
Expertise in multiple programming and markup languages, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, Ruby, SQL, XML, JSON, YAML, and Python, and paradigms such as object-oriented-, even-driven-, procedural-, functional-, and declarative programming
Continuous integration and continuous delivery methodologies and tools DevOps culture, processes, and tools
Cloud-native architectures, including public cloud PaaS / IaaS, micro-services architectures, API Highly cross-functional and able to swap and perform adjacent roles at short notice
Flexibility to deal with changing projects and priorities in a short space of time
Willingness to track, assess, and incorporate practice and technology developments into day-to-day working
Good understanding of the business capability / user journey, wider organizational goals, and desired product business outcomes
Understanding of both the current Telecommunications and digital services market and emerging business and technology trends
Closing date for Applications: 21 August 2023
The base location for this role is, Vodacom Campus, Midrand.
The Companys approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.