Development Expert

Job Type: Contract
Posted: over 2 years ago
Contact: Ben van Loggerenberg
Discipline:
Reference: 239483_1632367645

The Development Expert will engage in the design and the development of high-quality solutions in support of business and technical requirements. The role solves highly complex problems.

The Development Expert exercises a considerable degree of independence and undertakes a technical leadership role

  • Develop and support the load of multiple disparate data sources into the Enterprise Data Warehouse for reporting and analytical purposes.
  • Engage with technical experts from a number of source systems to identify and document their data holdings.

Role Responsibilities

  • perform and manage analysis, design, development, prototyping, unit testing and maintenance activities
  • solve highly complex problems and deliver high quality solutions
  • perform high-level analysis of technical requirements
  • undertake technical design and development of highly complex custom solutions
  • manage the release and ensure go-live production support and maintenance
  • ensure compliance with endorsed software development methodologies
  • provide support to development teams to ensure high quality custom solution realisation
  • maintain and support existing system/technology to support day-to-day operation
  • report on the achievement of business outcomes, key performance indicators and quality assurance in the area of responsibility
  • develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning
  • prepare and review a range of written material which may include technical and corporate documentation
  • provide detailed, specialist technical advice to the senior executive where appropriate
  • engage and partner with other agencies and service providers to build service delivery capability
  • perform and manage cost analysis activities as required
  • support innovation and manage and lead change
  • encourage and support continuous improvement

Require Skills & Experience

  • Demonstrated experience in multi-layer data warehousing.
  • Experience in one or more programming and scripting languages including Java, Python, shell script or similar.
  • Experience in data modelling, design and querying languages including SQL or similar.
  • Demonstrated experience in relational databases including Teradata, DB2, SQL Server or similar.
  • Experience in scheduling tools including Control-M or similar.
  • Experience in ETL Control Frameworks including Teradata GCFR or similar.
  • Experience in DevOps and version control tools such as GitLab or similar.
  • Demonstrated ability to use best practice techniques for development, support and documentation
  • Must have demonstrated strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Apply now for immediate consideration OR contact Ben van Loggerenberg on (02) 6268 9703 quoting Job Reference: 239483