Location: Rondebosch, Southern Suburbs, Job Type: Full-Time. My client who deals in enterprise retail software development, designed to enhance the customer experience, is looking for a junior developer. You need to modify, develop, test and maintain applications. You will also help in evaluating application systems, processes and requirements as well as making changes where necessary.

Requirements: Proven Java experience of at least 2 years in the work place. Exposure to BDD/TDD is an advantage. Exposure to Enterprise development is a strong advantage. Exposure to object orientated design concepts – advantage.

Technical skills required: Java - Java 5. Frameworks - Web, Spring, ORM. XML- Core Concepts, DTD/XSD, XSL. Databases - Oracle, DB2, SQL. App Design- Enterprise patterns, technical architecture O/S - Windows, Linux. Gen Dev - UNit Testing Concepts, Maven, Retail Business Domain Knowledge. Scripting- Python, Shell Process- Agile Scrum, TDD, Distributor Source Management Processes. Certifications: Oracle Entry-Level Java Programmer. Oracle Java Professional Programmer.

Responsibility: Work as part of a project team to develop and test enterprise-ready business applications in a variety of configurations (e.g. web-based, desktop-based, service-based or scheduled processes). Help produce brand new solutions, solutions based upon third-party applications, or solutions that interact with existing systems. Is aware of, prepared to learn and follow industry best-practice when developing applications.

Use programming languages and tools (generally) around the Java platform. Work with Business Analysts to specify business requirements and help translate these requirements into technical specifications (including Class, Sequence and other UML diagrams). Help Database Developers write efficient and effective database access code. Work with QA Analysts to implement testing plans and write the necessary code to automate testing in line with our Test-Driven Development methodology.

Work with customers and project managers to deliver quality, effective software, in line with our Agile Development process. Help diagnose the root causes of systems issues using their problem-solving skills. Help research and evaluate potential technical solutions to business problems Consultant Name: Carol Ann Farrelly

If you are interested, send your CV to: cvs@bluedesk.co.za