SQL DEVELOPER (EE) IN PORT ELIZABETH

Our client has a position available in their organization based in Port Elizabeth, for an SQL Developer. The purpose of this role is to develop, test, deploy, maintain and support a portfolio of new and existing software applications and services, from high-level business requirements and designs, through the Software Development Life Cycle.   Requirements: B.Com/Bus Sci (IS); or BSc. (Comp); or B.Tech IT (Software Development). N.Dip IT (Software Development).  3-5 years’ development experience (essential). Skilled in Microsoft SQL Server database (TSQL). Understanding of SQL and RDBMS technology (MySQL, MS SQL Server, DB2). Knowledge of relevant programming languages.  Knowledge of software testing.   Desired competences: Communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Problem-solving skills. Planning and organizing skills. Analytical skills.   Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Scrum Master/Project Manager to deliver quality, effective software, in line with the agreed development process and business needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct analysis and prioritise requests. Conduct research and evaluate potential technical solutions to identified business problems. Partner with Business and/or System Analysts to translate business requirements into workable solutions and document solutions into technical specifications. Design and code new software functionality using code that is readable, maintainable and re-usable. Conduct Unit Testing of own code, and System Integration Testing (SIT) of each solution and resolve all issues/queries timeously. Collaborate with the testing team to co-create test cases to ensure that features within each application are working as expected. Contribute to user acceptance testing (UAT) and training material to ensure that functionality is working correctly. Provide stakeholders with regular feedback on the technical design and timelines for solutions, ensuring that business needs are met. Maintain existing programmes according to change requests approved by business as and when needed. Diagnose root causes of system issues through problem-solving and recommend potential solutions. Monitor performance of solutions and make recommendations to improve the performance and functionality of the solution. Log issues found in existing systems as internal change controls and ensure successful resolution of issues. Provide authoritative expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders. Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with clients and stakeholders. Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and stakeholders in order to ensure that expectations are managed. Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service. Develop and m