Functional Feature Architect 1823

SUMMARY:
Large Automotive company in Pretoria looking to fill this urgent role

Functional Feature Architect (Expert)

POSITION INFO:
ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
· Backend knowledge
· Ability to read, interpret and follow Java code
· Microservice Architecture
· CI/CD
· REST services, RESTful APIs
· JSON and XML with Schema
· SQL with DB2, Postgres and Oracle
· Knowledge of Apache & WebLogic 12.1.3 Server
· IntelliJ IDE
· Postman / SoapUI
· Git with Bitbucket, Code versioning (Git/SVN)
· Jenkins with Build Pipelines
ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
· Environment management (highly advantageous)
· Spring Boot (highly advantageous)
· Quarkus (highly advantageous)
· Docker (highly advantageous)
· Kubernetes (advantageous)
· Agile development methodology
· Atlassian tools: Jira, Confluence
· SOAP services
WHICH QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE DO WE NEED FOR THE ROLE?
· Minimum of 8 years working experience in Java environments
WHAT WILL BE YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES?
· Solution design involving all stakeholders (Business/Developers/QA).
· Design solutions that are scalable, catering for requirements for various international markets (80% standard and 20% customizable), with functionality encapsulated in API’s that can be integrated with legacy/other systems, and frontends that are expandable.
· Participate in stand-up’s and meet with end users and other stakeholders and gather requirements.
· Analyse and implement new system requirements specifications.
· Ensure that all processes are investigated / considered in obtaining the specifications of the user requirements.
· Propose and review system designs and evaluate alternatives.
· Review and present proposals / system solutions to IT Project Lead, DevOps Team, QA Team, and Product Owner / Business team.
· Detailed documentation relevant to all stakeholders (Business/Developers/QA).
· Assist with generating a work breakdown structure to estimate technical delivery and manage those deliverables with the technical team.
· Assist with identifying and mitigating risks on the project.
· System testing /parallel runs assist QA in testing systems/solutions.
· Troubleshoot technical issues, provide guidance and direction to technical team when required.
· Analyse, troubleshoot, and fix Production Known Errors.
· Preparation of system/technical documentation (as per ISO standards).
· Preparation/Updating of user and operation manuals and other Confluence documentation.
· User training.
· System implementation / deployment & release activities.
WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU?
· Cutting edge global IT system landscape and processes
· Flexible working of 1960 hours in a 12-month period
· High Work-Life balance
· Remote / On-site work location flexibility
· Affordable Group vehicle promotions (buying or leasing options available, terms and conditions apply)
· Highly motivating, energetic, and fast-paced working environment
· Modern, state-of-the-art offices
· Dynamic Global Team collaboration
· Application of the Agile Working Model Methodology

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