Company Description Our company is a multinational banking and financial services conglomerate based in Johannesburg, South Africa and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Qualifications Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent experience in Software Engineering. Excellent understanding of Computer Science fundamentals including Data Structures and Algorithms, and Design Patterns. Minimum of 5 years of experience for an Intermediate-level engineer, minimum of 8 years for a Senior-level engineer. Proficiency in writing robust and efficient production-grade code. Expertise in Java programming, Spring Boot, and microframework. Experience with development and operation in both Linux and Windows environments. Proficiency in relational database management systems and proficiency in SQL language. Openness to diversify language skill set. Experience with open-source database systems like MySQL and Postgres. Familiarity with distributed caching using Memcached and Redis. Experience with message brokers, queues, and PubSub systems such as Kafka and RabbitMQ. Proficiency with containerization and orchestration systems like Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with Microservices Architecture and Systems. Previous experience working in the fintech or payments industry. Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop or Spark will be advantageous. Exposure to machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts will be advantageous. Additional Information Responsibilities: Design and build software solutions to empower customers with modern payment capabilities. Architect and design software solutions within a multi-team environment. Keep abreast of the latest technology trends and developments. Strive for excellence and contribute to the development of a world-class engineering team. Required Skills: Solution-oriented mindset with a can-do attitude and high energy. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, utilizing data to inform decisions. Apply First principles to break down and structure solutions to ambiguous problems. Excellent quantitative skills. Knowledge of payments ecosystem and standards ISO8583, ISO20222. Knowledge of payment security standards including OWASP, PCI DSS and PA DSS. Knowledge of overall cybersecurity principles and best practices. Professional interaction with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to articulate ideas succinctly in both oral and written formats. Flexibility and willingness to learn through experimentation. Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Familiarity with version control systems such as Git. Knowledge of software testing methodologies and automated testing frameworks. Understanding of cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Proficiency in other programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Kotlin. Experience with agile development methodologies like Scrum or Kanban. Familiarity with performance optimization techniques for software applications. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
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