Automation Engineer Pretoria

An Innovative Company is looking for an Intermediate and a Senior Software Developer

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Code, test and troubleshoot programs utilizing the appropriate hardware, database, and programming technology using prescribed tools, specifications and coding standards.
2. Maintain and modify software solutions, make approved changes by amending workflows, develop detailed programming logic, and coding changes.
3. Develop and test software applications and enhancements (unit testing and SIT) and work with testing teams (UAT) to define test cases and obtain signoffs.
4. Analyse performance of applications and take action to correct deficiencies based on consultation with stakeholders after obtaining necessary approval.
5. Follow development and release management procedures, including documentation, CAB presentations and collaborating with operations teams.
6. Confer with stakeholders to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing applications.
7. Write and maintain software solution documentation including design, deployment, and release management, testing and support artefacts.
8. Maintain timesheets, tasks and other projects management inputs. Work with PMs on feasibility, estimation, actively manages risks.
9. Within the prescribed constraints and team methodology, able to independently complete a unit of work from analysis to delivery.

1. Establish, manage and maintain relationships with all HI stakeholders with regard to ongoing projects in Engineering and development.
2. Oversee resolution of identified conflict and issues through with team and relevant stakeholders.

1. Maintain as high level of service to customers (internal and external) according to the service standards as set by the company.
2. Ensure all customers are treated fairly.

Desired Experience & Qualification

1. Matric.
2. BSc Software Engineering or relevant equivalent tertiary qualification.

1. At least 3 years in software development experience incl:
2. Transforming business into automated solutions using workflow, SOA.
3. Integration frameworks & techniques, Web frameworks e.g. Angular will be beneficial.
4. Git, XML, BPMN, Agile e.g. Scrum or Kanban.
5. WCF, CleanCode.
6. UIPath / Blue Prism / WorkFusion beneficial, must be willing to work with robotics.

1. Understand and adapt to the Engineering methodologies which include Agile and Water Fall.
2. Financial services industry knowledge and experience beneficial.
3. Strong leadership abilities – decisive, influential and inspirational.
4. Good communications including verbal and business writing skills.
5. Strong analytical skills.
6. Process driven in terms of planning and organising skills.
7. A combination of initiation, integration skills.
8. Aptitude and dedication to thrive in a dynamic and deadline oriented environment.
9. Ability to work across business units with varying stakeholders.

Package & Remuneration