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Job Title: Java Developer \/ IT Graduate<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> You\u2019ll engage with customers, identify their operational challenges and build clever software to solve those challenges. Supported by our experienced teams, you\u2019ll help to drive the prolific spread of fast, reliable Internet access throughout Africa. You\u2019ll work with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) like MWEB, Vox, Cybersmart and Frogfoot.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll help implement solutions using our business automation platform, to enable our customers to deliver Fibre, Satellite and other Internet-based products. You\u2019ll work with a variety of software technologies like Mobile Apps, GIS Mapping, Network Integration, Hardware Provisioning and Mobile Money payment platforms.<\/p>\n Bottom line \u2013 You\u2019ll make a difference.<\/p>\n Job Description:<\/strong> Required Technical Skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n Good understanding of the Java programming language\/syntax Some Recommended Technical Skills:<\/strong> Must be willing and able to learn new technologies
\nLocation:<\/strong> Cape Town – Kenilworth<\/p>\n
\nDuties & Responsibilities:<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s important at this point to note that we call you \u201cSoftware Engineers\u201d and not \u201cDevelopers\u201d, \u201cProgrammers\u201d or \u201cCoders\u201d. Why? Because you won\u2019t just code up something that\u2019s been designed. You will help us Engineer a solution. You are part of the solution. Part of our world-class team.<\/p>\n
\nDesign and develop high-quality Java applications using cutting edge technologies for Object Relational Mapping, Caching and Service-Oriented Architecture
\nWork with our experienced Software Engineers and learn from our dynamic team
\nLearn about implementing scalable, robust, maintainable software using design patterns and object-oriented principles
\nDesired Skills and Expertise<\/p>\n
\nExposure to or good understanding of HTML\/CSS and Javascript
\nExperience with SQL and RDBMS database concepts and design
\nExposure to Object Relational Mapping (e.g. Hibernate, EJB3)
\nExposure to Java servlet containers (e.g. Tomcat, GlassFish, Jetty)
\nExperience with Java IDEs (e.g. Eclipse, IntelliJ, Netbeans)
\nPractical database experience (e.g. MySQL, Oracle, MS SQL)
\nGood English writing capabilities and communication skills<\/p>\n
\nExposure\/understanding of version control and the software development lifecycle in a team environment
\nExposure to Linux (e.g. CentOS, UBuntu, Fedora, RHEL, openSUSE, Debian)
\nGood understanding of Internet and LAN\/WAN technologies
\nExposure to accounting and business concepts
\nYou as a Person:<\/p>\n
\nExcellent technical skills and a hunger to learn more
\nA good understanding of broad business processes and principles
\nExcellent communication skills & good interpersonal skills
\nAble to work independently as well as part of a team
\nDynamic self-starter: highly motivated \/ enthusiastic \/ energetic
\nAnalytical and objective, with attention to detail
\nHard working and keen to take on new challenges as part of the team that does so every day<\/p>\n