Responsible to develop solutions that encompass customer management, product modelling, ordering, billing as well as integration to back end and third-party network services. Participation in all aspects of the software development lifecycle which includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment and support of applications developed.FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE:
Software development cycles and quality assurance processes; Designing, developing and implementing applications using Java EE platforms; Custom module and API development; Relational databases -JSP, JDBC, Java Servlets, Javabeans/ EJBs, SQL, JavaScript, HTML; OSS/BSS Systems Analysis/ Development & Trouble Shooting

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:
Technologies: Java, Node.js, MYSQL, JQuery, GIT, Microservices, GIT, MariaDB, Relational databases -JSP, JDBC, Java Servlets, Javabeans/ EJBs, SQL, Ubuntu/ RedHat/ OEL/ Linux, Containers (Docker, enShift, Kubernetes)

ATTITUDE/LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Independent, Team player; Time conscious; Proactive, Solution-centric mindset
Job Responsibilities - Develop BSS applications covering end to end fulfilment, assurance and billing flow.
- Billing and Product Catalogue development and maintenance.
- Order management system and workflow definition.
- Build applications in accordance with the defined architecture and designs.
- Adherence to software development guidelines, principles and best practice frameworks.
- Quality assurance of code developed.
- Conducting unit testing of code developed.
- Define how the components of all the applications relate to each other, and how the facilities (new or existing) will support the capability or business area.
- Strong software design and programming fundamentals of JAVA and REST Architecture.
- Work closely with the project delivery teams to deliver solutions that improve user experience.
- Participate in strategy discussions related to design and implementation.
- Contribute to the analysis and design process by identifying customers' needs and translating those needs into rules that will be enforced by the software application.
- Communicate with team members through the Agile process to prioritize, estimate, and triage tasks.
- Ensure workflows and rules are applied to the applications to deliver on business requirements.
Required Certification Industry or development platforms certifications advantageous.
Qualifications 3 year Bachelors Degree or equivalent qualification (NQF level 6). Preferably IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering
Experience 5 years development experience as a developer using predominantly Java. Telecommunications experience advantageous. TM Forum API and Process understanding advantageous. Technical/ Systems design experience would be an advantage
Special Requirements Proven track record of project delivery on Java based applications.
Solid experience building applications and integrating.
The ability to build applications within an enterprise environment.
Understanding of software development cycles and quality assurance processes.
Hands on experience in designing, developing and implementing applications using Java EE platforms.
Custom module and API development.
Great OO skills, including strong design patterns knowledge.
Microservices development and container deployment experience.
Experience in an Agile and Scrum environment.
Experience with Relational databases -JSP, JDBC, Java Servlets, Javabeans/ EJBs, SQL, JavaScript, HTML.
Understanding of DevOps environment.
Experience in API implementation and life cycle management.
Experience integrating open source and third-party applications.
OSS/BSS Systems Analysis/ Development & Trouble Shooting.
Development and delivery experience with Java.
Experienced with using source control in a collaborative team setting.
Ability to communicate technical ideas to business users and other teams.
You are a strong communicator, that loves to investigate and find the best solutions for our clients.
Experience in high-volume, fast moving, deadline-driven studio environment.
Works independently and within a team, structures and manages own time well.
Proactive, solution-centric mindset.