Johannesburg: SAP Developer 12-month contract posted by Isilumko Staffing

Are you ready to take on a dynamic role in one of the leading financial institutions? We are currently seeking a skilled SAP Developer to join our client’s team and contribute to our operational and tactical development initiatives.

Responsibilities:
– Manage and oversee the execution and implementation of application delivery programs and projects in accordance with the Banks standards, policies, and procedures.
– Provide technical solutions to stakeholder needs by interpreting business requirements, defining technical tasks, and engineering quality software.
– Perform end-to-end testing, support, and troubleshoot technical questions, software, and database issues.
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver against iteration targets and ensure alignment with business objectives.
– Estimate the size and complexity of work within the team and manage resources appropriately.
– Drive team commitments to work and continuously improve the quality of deliverables.
– Scope, plan, design, and review end-to-end solutions in collaboration with IT support teams and business stakeholders.

Requirements:

• BSc Comp Science, BCom Informatics degree
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information systems
• 5-7 years Broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions.
• Proficiency in SAP development with advanced knowledge of IT applications and development methodologies.
• Experience in defining and developing complex application code, including producing system specifications and translating logical designs into component designs.
• Ability to conduct testing across various IT platforms, prepare test cases, and ensure adherence to release methodology and technical change management procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to coach and support junior developers.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and effectively.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Resolving Conflict: Effectively handle disagreements and conflict in the workplace.
• Upholding Standards: Implement initiatives with high potential for payoff and encourage responsible risk-taking.
• Pursuing Goals: Align personal development with organizational objectives and adapt to organizational change.
• Understanding People: Foster a client-focused culture and seek ways to add value.
• Articulating Information: Communicate complex messages clearly and credibly.
• Making Decisions: Make complex decisions in the absence of rules and balance competing priorities.
• Team Working: Capitalize on teamwork opportunities and encourage collaboration across diverse talents.
• Embracing Change: Publicly support and adapt to major changes to improve established ways of operating.

Technical Competencies:

• IT Knowledge: Evaluate technologies for implementation and keep pace with new technology trends.
• IT Development: Design, create, test, and document new and amended programs from supplied specifications.
• IT Applications: Assess system strengths and weaknesses, design new business processes and functionalities, and define disaster recovery policies.
• Automated Unit Testing: Review test solutions against best practice criteria and provide specialist input on automated test methodology.
• Data Integrity: Assess key controls over data integrity, coach others towards compliance with data management policies.
• Write Code: Allocate work to teams of developers, ensure deliverables meet business objectives within time, quality, and budget.