12 Month contract role with top tier Financial Services company - Oracle PL/SQL & CompassPurpose of role: To develop and implement appropriate and efficient Systems according to provided specifications, standards and procedures, using various tools and languages but within the architectural standards and guidelines as established within the company to obtain optimal systems performance and quality. 12 Month contract role with top tier Financial Services company - Oracle PL/SQL & CompassPurpose of role:To develop and implement appropriate and efficient Systems according to provided specifications, standards and procedures, using various tools and languages but within the architectural standards and guidelines as established within the company to obtain optimal systems performance and quality.Qualifications & ExperienceTertiary education, preferably B.Comm (IS) or B.Sc (Computer Science) would be an advantageInsurance Industry experience would be beneficialApplicable Oracle courses - would be an advantageMust have a minimum of 3 years Oracle PL/SQL experience.Experience:Must have a minimum of 5+ years Systems Development experienceMust have a minimum of 3+ years Product (Oracle) specific experienceMust have PL/SQL experienceXML experience would be advantageousObject-Oriented programming experience would be advantageousExperience within a Financial Industry would be beneficialAt least 3 years’ experience working in a Compass environmentKey ResponsibilitiesDesign:Translate business requirements into technical designs adhering to the company’s processes, standards and guidelines, taking cognisance of performance, security and scalability requirements. Deliver within agreed timeframes.Participate and contribute towards defining and refining the architectural frameworks and software engineering practices within the environment.Liaise with relevant parties where clarification of business requirements or resolution to technical issues is neededResearch and find effective solutions to technical issues that ariseEstimate development timelines based on business requirementsDevelopment:Construct robust, maintainable, scalable, and optimally performing system code in line with technical specifications, following prescribed process, standards and procedures. Deliver within agreed timeframesConduct unit testing and fix any defects foundTesting:Verify build stability and quality with development team before releasing to test team, aiming to release with zero defectsAssist the Business analyst in ensuring the test pack includes relevant scenarios and test data.Consult and assist in reviewing risk / impact of defects found in testing, and assist with fixing where necessarySupport / Troubleshooting:Assist system users with technical support issues and handle according to defined proceduresAbility to effectively analyse root cause of system errors (data errors, performance and stability issues)Mentoring / Team development:Actively coach other developers to understand and apply the Invest coding and architectural standards correctly, as well as any technologies in usePerform code review to ensure logical correctness, maintainability, scalability, performance, compliance with architectural standards and frameworksAssist in identifying training needs of team membersPersonal development:Keep abreast of current technological trends and how these might be applied with the company and environmentConstant improvement of knowledge of the various applications, their functionalities and data modelsGeneral:Ability to communicate clearly, constructively and effectively. Easily able to follow and participate in technical, business process, and other discussionsAble to build business relationships with other members of team and the business areas we support.Ability to provide and receive positive criticism in the interests of strengthening individuals, teams and the environment.CompetenciesDesign skillsAble to work under pressureA team player that can work alone when requiredAble to multitaskLargely work without supervisionAble to work in conditions of change, flexible and open to learn new languages and architectureRecognise unique demands of IT of non-conventional working hoursAttitude of “owning” a problem or taskContact me at the detail listed below.Thank you,Theresa SteenkampKey Account Manager - Network Contracting Solutionststeenkamp at networkcontracting co za Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering. Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa. Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs. Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services. More Jobs at Network Contracting Solutions#J-18808-Ljbffr