Systems Engineer II (OVA5692)

Systems Engineer II

12 Months Contract

To provide specialist technical expertise and support in installing; testing; tuning; optimising; diagnosing problems; repairing; upgrading and maintaining both externally and internally supplied hardware and systems software (i.e. operating systems; data management products; office automation products; embedded systems); and other utility enabling software and related equipment.

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-quality software solutions using C# and .NET technologies. The role emphasizes automation (including test automation), DevOps integration, and system reliability to enhance operational efficiency within an enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using C# and .NET frameworks
• Build and enhance automation solutions , including test automation frameworks
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts (Selenium preferred)
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Azure Test Plans
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services
• Ensure code quality through unit, integration, and automated testing
• Participate in system design, code reviews, and technical troubleshooting
• Support production environments, including incident resolution and root cause analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Dev, QA, Infrastructure, Business)
• Adhere to governance, security, and compliance standards
• Contribute to Agile delivery and continuous improvement initiatives

Technical Skills Required

• Strong proficiency in C# and .NET / .NET Core
• Experience with test automation (Selenium preferred)
• Experience integrating test automation within Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines)
• Working knowledge of Azure Test Plans for test management and execution
• Experience in automation development (process automation, scripting, or RPA exposure)
• Solid understanding of API development (RESTful services)
• Database experience ( SQL Server or similar )
• Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git)
• Understanding of SDLC, DevOps practices, and Agile methodologies

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in software development
• Proven experience in C#/.NET development and automation
• Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Experience in the financial services sector advantageous (not mandatory)

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to operate in a high-pressure production environment

Preferred / Advantageous Skills

• Exposure to Azure cloud platform
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Exposure to enterprise systems and integrations
• Understanding of secure coding practices and regulated environments

Key Success Measures (KPIs)

• Delivery of high-quality, well-tested code
• Improved test automation coverage and execution efficiency
• Successful integration of automated testing into DevOps pipelines
• Reduction in production defects through proactive quality engineering
• Timely resolution of incidents and issues
• Contribution to overall system stability and performance

Work Environment

• Agile and DevOps-driven delivery model
• Enterprise-scale systems with governance and compliance requirements
• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment