Senior Specialist IT Systems Developer

We're looking for a Senior Specialist IT Systems Developer to join our organization in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this role, you will take ownership of designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated IT systems with a focus on the Muelsoft platform. As a senior-level professional, you will combine technical expertise with analytical thinking to deliver robust, scalable solutions that drive organizational success. Your detail-oriented approach and organizational skills will be essential in managing complex development projects and mentoring junior team members.

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced IT systems and applications using the Muelsoft platform, ensuring adherence to best practices and organizational standards
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into efficient technical solutions, demonstrating strong problem-solving capabilities
• Write clean, maintainable code and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure quality and consistency across development projects
• Develop and optimize databases, APIs, and system integrations to enhance performance and functionality
• Troubleshoot and debug complex system issues, implementing effective solutions in a timely manner
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for systems, processes, and code to support knowledge transfer and organizational continuity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, quality assurance, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Participate in code version control management and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to IT systems development

**Required Skills and Experience:**

• 7+ years of professional experience in IT systems development and software engineering
• Advanced proficiency with the Muelsoft platform and related technologies
• Strong programming expertise in multiple languages relevant to systems development
• Demonstrated experience in systems architecture and design
• Solid knowledge of database management, optimization, and SQL
• Proficiency with version control systems and collaborative development tools
• Experience with API development, integration, and web services
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent technical documentation and communication abilities
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies

**Preferred Skills and Experience:**

• Experience leading technical projects or mentoring development teams
• Knowledge of cloud-based systems development and deployment
• Expertise in performance optimization and system scalability
• Experience implementing security protocols and best practices
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development methodologies
• Background in enterprise software development environments

**Domain Expertise:**

• IT Systems Architecture
• Enterprise Application Development
• Muelsoft Platform Specialization

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Examining Information
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Producing Output
• Taking Action
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Agile Engineering
• API Engineering
• Automation
• Cloud Computing
• Continuous Delivery (CD)
• Continuous Deployment
• Continuous Integration (CI)
• Core Systems
• Data Engineering
• Design Thinking
• Error Budgets
• Incident Response
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Knowledge Management
• Microservices
• Non-abstract Large System Design (NALSD)
• Observability (Application and Web Analytics)
• Platform Engineering
• Policy as Code
• Post-incidence Analysis
• Reliability and Resilience
• Security Engineering
• Service Level Management
• Software Engineering Methods
• Software Engineering Tools
• Software Foundations
• System Integration
• Test-driven Design (TDD)
• Threat Modelling