Lead Application Architect/it Expert

**ROLE OVERVIEW**:

- The lead architect’s primary responsibility is to ensure that new modules and features are written in a compatible fashion with the current code, libraries and database
- The systems development life cycle must be applied throughout the development phase
- Development will primarily be using Progress as a development language and RDBMS
- Other development may be required using shell and Perl scripts.

**SCOPE OF WORK**:

- Analyse the user requirements and create functional specifications for developers
- Produce detailed specifications for both in-house development and integration with third party platforms
- Accurate estimation of development effort involved to produce system as per user requirement
- Take part in analysis and system design, including modifications and additions to the database
- Review code that has been written by others in code review sessions
- Submit code for code inspections
- Plan, design and author test points and give guidance to quality tester
- Prepare accurate installation documents
- Participate in software build/release activities
- Maintenance and support of current systems and fixing of bugs
- Accurate progress reports as required by project manager
- Provide guidance to programmers, testers and users when required.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Minimum 10 years Software Testing and Progress Programming or 4GL experience
- Hands-on experience in Progress 4GL OpenEdge version 10 or 10+
- Good command over Progress 4GL Concepts (Locks Transactions Error Handling etc.)
- Experience in converging Business Requirement Specifications into technical or functional specifications
- Good data modelling skills and experience
- Systems Integration experience
- Experienced XML design and XSD creation
- Experience with design of database tables and creation of ERDs
- Capable of writing code according to a Functional Specification
- Experience with the full SDLC, in terms of processes and controls
- Advanced Progress/OpenEdge or other 4GL knowledge
- Proven experience in engineering and software architecture design
- UNIX/Linux Shell scripting
- Proficient in MS office suite, Visio
- Must adhere to company coding standards
- Update and ensure accuracy of Developer Manager and Developer views in Task Manager by cross checking with the status report
- Has an excellent proficiency with the software development environment and coding language used
- Has great problem-solving skills and reasonable ability to ask the right questions to clarify the understanding of supplied requirements
- Scope of work is core, broad in focus, medium to high impact in nature
- Works closely with functional owner / developers.

**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- Strong written, verbal communication and consultancy skills are a must
- Must be able to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills are critical
- Must be analytical and logical with a natural curiosity
- An understanding of business and an appreciation of business needs
- The ability to interpret and follow technical plans
- The ability to work as a team player is essential
- Deadline driver
- Must be prepared to work overtime as and when needed
- Driver’s license and own transport

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**:

- This is a fulltime, position and will require being onsite at Kempton Park (flexibility will be at Line Manager’s discretion)
- COVID-19 Vaccinations are mandatory
- This is a Permanent position with salary as a CTC, with packages comprising of a Cash Component + compulsory Retirement Funding (employee can select contribution level: (15% / 20%) + voluntary Discovery Medical (deducted from cash component, if chosen). It excludes the discretionary annual bonus / incentive scheme pay-outs.

**Salary**: R55,000.00 - R75,000.00 per month