Software Engineer (C# or Python)
IT – Software Development
Cape Town – Western Cape
ENVIRONMENT:
YOUR passion for engaging with people and making their jobs easier through Tech is sought to fill the role of a Software Engineer wanted by an Independent Asset Management Firm. The position will be embedded in a multi-disciplinary and self-organising Agile team, delivering product enhancements directly to the Product Owner and end-users. You will also be involved in technical decisions, following DevOps Engineering best practices as well as focusing on hands-on development activities. Applicants must possess a suitable BSc. or similar Degree, have at least 2 years work experience with at least 1 year having worked with Object Orientated Programming languages such as C# or Python. You will also require a keen interest in financial and other data – how its fetched, stored, delivered, and displayed.
DUTIES:
- Write code and tests.
- Design system architecture.
- Gather requirements by spending time with stakeholders across the business.
- Refine and improve the DevOps processes.
- Participate in the Scrum ceremonies – size tickets, run planning and retrospectives.
- Review code from other developers.
- Test systems and run testing in larger groups.
- Support current services.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
- A BSc or other relevant Degree.
Experience/Skills –
- Minimum of 2 years work experience with at least 1 year working with Object Orientated Programming languages such as C# or Python.
- An interest in financial and other data – how we fetch it, store it, deliver it, and display it.
Advantageous –
- Experience in Financial Services/Asset Management, Azure technologies.
ATTRIBUTES:
- A desire to be seen and treated as an individual, rather than a job description.
- A passion for building relationships with people, understanding their needs and addressing them.
- The ability to ‘approach and own’ and always looking for opportunities to develop.
- A strong belief in doing the right thing.
- A client focused and collaborative approach.
- Intellectual curiosity.