Intermediate Software Developer jobs at Ey in South Africa, Johannesburg

As an Assistant Manager, you will be expected to take ownership of solution architecture, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives, and lead the development and implementation of complex software solutions. Additionally, you will play a key role in shaping the team's technical direction, fostering innovation, and maintaining high standards for system design and performance across diverse technologies.

Other responsibilities include:

• Architecting and delivering scalable full-stack solutions that leverage technologies such as MS PowerApps, Azure, MS Fabric, and Python to address complex business needs effectively.
• Developing and maintaining applications in MS PowerApps, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems, workflows, and processes while contributing to front-end and back-end enhancements.
• Modernising and enhancing legacy systems by identifying refactoring opportunities and transitioning to advanced platforms, such as Azure and MS Fabric, to optimise functionality and performance.
• Conducting rigorous testing and debugging processes across the full stack to ensure software reliability, efficiency, and seamless functionality, including working with Python-based solutions and other frameworks.
• Preparing comprehensive technical and procedural documentation to support compliance, operational continuity, and future developments across all utilized technologies, from front-end interfaces to back-end processes.
• Administering and overseeing user access, permissions, and governance within digital solutions to ensure secure and efficient operations, particularly in environments powered by MS Fabric, Azure, and Python.
• Writing well-structured, efficient, and maintainable full-stack code tailored to business requirements and technical specifications, demonstrating expertise in PowerApps, Azure, MS Fabric, Python, and other programming languages.
• Collaborating with Business Analysts, Product Owners, and development teams to define deliverables that align with strategic objectives and innovation goals, leveraging cutting-edge full-stack technologies to achieve impactful business outcomes.
• Providing technical expertise and leadership during solution launches and addressing post-implementation issues to ensure seamless operational continuity across multi-platform environments.
• Mentoring junior developers, fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment, and driving innovation within the team by promoting best practices in full-stack development with MS PowerApps, Azure, Python, and MS Fabric.
• This Assistant Manager role offers a unique opportunity to combine full-stack technical proficiency with leadership skills, driving impactful solutions while advancing professional growth in cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications:

To excel as an Assistant Manager, it is essential to demonstrate a proactive approach in managing dynamic priorities and technologies, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality solutions. The ability to foresee potential challenges and address them effectively is key to achieving project goals. Keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices not only enhances innovation but also contributes to strategic alignment with business objectives. A dedication to continuous improvement and professional growth will empower both the team and organisation to thrive in a competitive environment.

• An analytical mindset with a strong aptitude for problem-solving.
• Highly self-driven and motivated, with a logical yet efficient approach.
• Keen attention to detail and a methodical way of working.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical details to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven listening and interpersonal skills coupled with excellent oral communication abilities.
• Experience in working within collaborative, team-oriented settings.
• Exceptional planning, organisational, project, and time management skills.
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for computer systems and emerging technologies.
• Adaptability in learning new technologies and tools swiftly.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Programming, or Information Management.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a software development role.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with the Microsoft 365 platform, including tools such as Azure SQL, Azure Analysis Services, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Pivot, Power Query, Power View, and SharePoint, is advantageous. Proficiency in building automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate, integrating services within the Microsoft ecosystem, and optimizing processes through custom connectors and flow templates is highly valued.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with developers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle processes, agile development methodologies, software design, and testing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and contribute to a variety of software development projects.
• Hands-on experience in developing workflow-based solutions or functionality.
• Familiarity with developing and consuming APIs.
• Experience with web development technologies is preferred.
• Knowledge as a full-stack developer, with strong foundations in software engineering concepts, is beneficial.
• Extensive knowledge of coding languages (e.g., C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, Python, VB Script, Ruby, R, HTML5, XML, CSS) and frameworks/systems (e.g., AngularJS, REACT, .NET, Git).
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• General expertise in working with relational and non-relational databases.
• Experience in analyzing and visualizing data using Microsoft Excel and Power BI is advantageous.
• Ability to develop unit testing of code components or complete applications.
• This revised version aligns well with the requirements of an assistant manager full-stack developer role, emphasizing leadership potential and collaborative skills alongside technical expertise.

Job Description

: Manager

Your responsibilities

The Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital team is looking to hire a skilled Manager Software Engineering to build tailored digital and innovative solutions for our Assurance business. These solutions are designed to monitor and facilitate process operations, enhance productivity, maximise efficiency and mitigate risk in the business. These solutions encompass a range of smart technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), SharePoint, Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics.

You will be responsible for the setup of an agile delivery environment. This role requires you to perform the design, development, testing, implementation and support of these innovative solutions. You will also be responsible for writing and modifying code, debugging software, and overseeing a team of junior developers.

Other responsibilities include:

• Working with, Junior Developers, Product Managers and other cross-functional resources to define and deliver business impacting projects.
• Directing software programming and documentation development.
• Project Management and proficiency in Project Management tools eg, Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello
• Test, maintain and recommend improvements to ensure strong functionality and optimisation of existing solutions.
• Provide guidance on process design and resolve complex technical design issues.
• Create technical and process documentation for reference and reporting.
• Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications.
• Support the launch and implementation of solutions as well as providing post-implementation support in resolving any potential issues to ensure smooth business operations.
• Work with team members to conduct root cause analysis of issues, review new and existing code and/or perform unit testing.
• Testing and debugging code.
• Review of code and documentation
• Completion of governance processes

Skills and attributes for success

• An analytical mind and inclination for.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Logical and efficient, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written.
• Ability to communicate technical details to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal and oral communication skills.

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Excellent planning, organisational, project and time management skills.
• Knowledge and interest in computer systems and the latest technologies.

• The ability to learn new technologies quickly.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Programming or equivalent of technical work experience.
• 5+ years in a software development role.
• 2+ of the years experienced leading a high-performing development team 4+ people.
• Experience working on a variety of software development projects.
• Ability to drive technical and operational excellence, pushing innovation with security, reliability and quality.
• Experience of 3+ years of delivering in an agile delivery environment as part of software delivery.
• Experience using project management tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Comfortable communicating with Junior Developers, Business Analysts and Project Managers and Executive team.
• Employee hiring, performance and growth management.
• Experience architecting and developing workflow-based solutions or functionality.
• Experience developing and consuming APIs.
• Experience with web development technologies preferential.
• Experience as a full-stack developer with strong knowledge of software engineering concepts preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of coding languages (e.g. C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, Python, VB Script, Ruby, R, HTML5, XML, CSS) and frameworks/systems (e.g. AngularJS, REACT, .NET, Git).
• Knowledge and understanding ofMachine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• General knowledge and experience in working with databases, relational and non-relational.
• Experience in analysing and visualising data in Microsoft Excel and Power BI advantageous.
• Experience in using Microsoft 365 platform, data storage, analysis, reporting tools and technologies (Azure SQL, Azure Analysis Services, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Pivot, Power Query & Power View, SharePoint etc.) preferential.
• Ability to develop unit testing of code components or complete applications.

EY Assurance practice requires a professional who will take responsibility for driving and supporting our Operational Excellence agenda and work to implement various Operations and Finance-related initiatives for Malaysia’s Assurance business, where you will work with Malaysia Assurance Leader and interact across all Assurance Sub-Service Lines Leaders/Group Heads. You will have the opportunity to build relationships, drive initiatives and shape solutions across our local Assurance practice, understand the market and issues, and collaborate with other teams not only within Assurance but beyond.

The position will report directly to Malaysia Assurance Leader and the role would require for the incumbent to have close engagement and collaboration with Service Line support such as Finance, Market Operations, Talent, Resourcing and Quality and Risk Management Teams.

Your key responsibilities

In the role as the Assurance Operations Leader, you will be expected to:

• Review and monitor key financial & performance measures, KPIs (TNR, Margin, Utilisation, Revenue days)
• Provide robust regular performance and dashboard reporting with insightful, timely, forward looking and action oriented commentaries
• Together with Malaysia Assurance Leader, drive the yearly planning process and half-year forecast exercise
• Drive and monitor compliance around key quality areas to meet internal business requirements e.g. milestones review
• Local project lead for Global and Area centralisation initiatives
• Develop and execute other strategic and operational initiatives to drive end to end business performance improvements
• Analyze, articulate and monitor operational performance issues. Investigate anomalies and coordinate with leaders for the information required, escalate issues, assist in providing insight and solutions
• Provide communications support for Malaysia Assurance Leader in drafting key messages for Townhalls, prepare management materials, analysis and narratives for Executive or Regional Leadership meetings and liase with communications functions in EY.

Skills and attributes for success

• Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

• Strong analytical thinking and project management skills
• A team player
• Agile

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 5 years of working experience, preferably in Professional Services industry
• Experience in an operations related, business management or control function preferred

• Strong people management skills and able to work/ manage different stakeholders
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze problems, design and implement solutions independently
• A Self-starter. Able to work with limited supervision, to juggle conflicting demands and to prioritize work effectively
• A committed team player with good interpersonal and communication skills, able to articulate clear and logical messages
• Strong organizational skills, able to work across and project manage multiple-initiatives at a time

• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and liaise with colleagues in both business and technical roles
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills – e.g. Pivot, vlook ups and ability to manipulate and draw trends from vast amounts of data
• Data analytics skills such as PowerBI will be preferred

What we look for

A highly-motivated individual with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage successful change in a complex environment. An effective communicator and a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seek out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Direct Responsibilities

• Actively participates as a member of the development team in both core and custom development projects delivered to customers.
• Interpret written business requirements and technical specification documents.
• Perform coding to written technical specifications.
• Investigate, analyse and document reported defects.
• Perform maintenance programming and correction of identified defects.
• Document the technical solution before, during and after the delivery of the agreed scope to the consultants and customers.
• Create, document, and implement unit test plans, scripts, and test harnesses.
• Create and maintain technical documentation using defined technical documentation templates.
• Development of new software as well as maintenance of existing legacy software.
• Provides technical assistance in supporting pre-sales, sales and professional services departments where required (this may also include direct technical support to customers)

Project Planning

• Establish and define the execution plan, with set priorities and goals for the project, taking into account all stakeholder inputs and the intended strategic direction of the project.
• Determine project schedules and delivery dates with the Technical Lead of each team.
• Manage and monitor time frames based on project schedules continuously to ensure the successful delivery of the product to the market.

Project Execution and Monitoring

• Effectively implement the agile and scrum methodology mind-set to manage projects.
• Manage the project by providing direction, delegating tasks and monitoring outcomes of product delivery.
• Implement structures to effectively manage product execution from the analysis of requirements, design, development, quality assurance and the delivery of the final product.
• Provide feedback to stakeholders on project progress and execution.

Experience and qualifications

We are looking for a developer with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Sage X3 software development.

A completed BCom\ Bsc degree or equivalent tertiary qualification would be preferred.

A strong interest in software and consulting would be an advantage.

Additional skills required

• Strong interpersonal/relationship building skills
• Analytical thinking
• Accuracy and a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure (conscientious)
• Ability to work independently as well as perform in a matrix project environment
• Strong ability to work in partnership and collaboration with other members of business solutions teams
• Structured approach to problem-solving and project execution

Duties & Responsibilities

• Actively participates as a member of the development team in both core and custom development projects delivered to customers.
• Interpret written business requirements and technical specification documents.
• Perform coding to written technical specifications.
• Investigate, analyse and document reported defects.
• Perform maintenance programming and correction of identified defects.
• Document the technical solution before, during and after the delivery of the agreed scope to the consultants and customers.
• Create, document, and implement unit test plans, scripts, and test harnesses.
• Create and maintain technical documentation using defined technical documentation templates.
• Development of new software as well as maintenance of existing legacy software.
• Provides technical assistance in supporting pre-sales, sales and professional services departments where required (this may also include direct technical support to customers)
• Maintain and expand delivery team relationships through delivery of high-quality services.

Experience and qualifications

• 3-5 years Dynamics technical design and development experience (X++, SSRS and BI and Reports development)
• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent qualification
• Participated in a minimum of 3-4 MS full life cycle AX2012, Dynamics 365 CE or D365 Commerce or F&O implementations projects in a role of a Developer, Technical consultant, or Technical Architect
• Experience with Visual Studio and in .NET development
• Experience in upgrading From AX2012 to latest releases of Dynamics 365 (code and data upgrade)
• Experience in complex data migration (using DIXF, third party tools, custom development (EXCEL/CSV programs))
• Experience in complex integration development (web services, DIXF, .net custom client-server applications, knowledge of standard web services and integration protocols – OData, SOAP, JSON, REST, SSIS, direct SQL, Azure logic apps)
• Experience in performance optimization (X++ application code, troubleshooting D365 components, LCS Environment monitoring)
• Experience in environment and release management (ALM, TFS, Build processes, Environment management, Installation, and configuration of AX and related components)
• Experience managing projects and/or teams in the delivery of Microsoft Dynamics oriented projects
• Experience evaluating customer requirements and producing design and project documentation
• Azure knowledge, experience working with and managing cloud environments
• Strong knowledge of LCS, ALM and Delivery tools
• Extensive experience in finance and accounting (ERP)
• Microsoft certifications in Dynamics AX/D365 F&O is a bonus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively meet deadlines
• Excellent demonstration and presentation skills
• A passion for team success and enthusiasm for the products we implement

Additional skills required

• Strong interpersonal/relationship building skills
• Desire to assess and incorporate modern technologies and software into skill set
• Strong experience in development lifecycle methodology
• Analytical thinking & problem solving skills with an ability to solve complex problems with little to no guidance. Anticipate and solve problems or issues before they occur or become critical.
• Accuracy and a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure (conscientious)
• Ability to work independently as well as perform in a matrix project environment with cross-functional teams
• Strong ability to work in partnership and collaboration with other members of business solutions teams
• Structured approach to problem-solving and project execution. Good time management, well organised, consistently meeting commitments and creating high level deliverables.
• Strong passion to deliver high quality solutions.

Job Rank: Manager

: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Your responsibilities

to build tailored digital and innovative solutions for our Assurance business. These solutions are designed to monitor and facilitate process operations,enhance productivity, maximise efficiency and mitigate risk in the business.These solutions encompass a range of smart technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), SharePoint, Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics.

You will be responsible for the setup of an agile delivery environment. This role requires you to perform the design, development, testing and implementation and support of these innovative solutions. You will also be responsible for writing and modifying code, debugging software, and overseeing a team of junior developers.

Other responsibilities include:

• Working with, Junior Developers, Product Managers and other cross-functional resources to define and deliver business impacting projects.
• Directing software programming and documentation development.
• Project Management and proficiency in Project Management tools eg, Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello
• Test, maintain and recommend improvements to ensure strong functionality and optimisation of existing solutions.
• Provide guidance on process design and resolve complex technical design issues.
• Create technical and process documentation for reference and reporting.
• Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications.
• Support the launch and implementation of solutions as well as providing post-implementation support in resolving any potential issues to ensure smooth business operations.
• Work with team members to conduct root cause analysis of issues, review new and existing code and/or perform unit testing.
• Testing and debugging code.

Skills and attributes for success

• An analytical mind and inclination for.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Logical and efficient, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written.
• Ability to communicate technical details to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Excellent planning, organisational, project and time management skills.
• Knowledge and interest in computer systems and the latest technologies.
• The ability to learn new technologies quickly.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 6+ years in a software development role.
• 3+ of the years experienced leading a high-performing development team 4+ people.
• Experience working on a variety of software development projects.
• Ability to drive technical and operational excellence, pushing innovation with security, reliability and quality.
• Experience of 3+ years of delivering in an agile delivery environment as part of software delivery.
• Experience using project management tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Comfortable communicating with Junior Developers, Business Analystsand Project Managers and Executive team.
• Employee hiring, performance and growth management.
• Experience architecting and developing workflow-based solutions or functionality.
• Experience developing and consuming APIs.
• Experience with web development technologies preferential.
• Experience as a full-stack developer with strong knowledge of software engineering concepts preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of coding languages (e.g. C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, Python, VB Script, Ruby, R, HTML5, XML, CSS) and frameworks/systems (e.g. AngularJS, .NET, Git).
• Knowledge and understanding ofMachine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• General knowledge and experience in working with databases, relational and non-relational.
• Experience in analysing and visualising data in Microsoft Excel, Power BI or TIBCO Spotfire advantageous.
• Experience in using Microsoft 365 platform, data storage, analysis, reporting tools and technologies (Azure SQL, Azure Analysis Services, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Pivot, Power Query & Power View, SharePoint etc.) preferential.
• Ability to develop unit testing of code components or complete applications.

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

We are looking for
Senior specialist in Business Consulting

• Develop a strategy and strategic and financial plans for EY's clients
• Develop target banking business models (channels - digital/offline, client segments, sales and service models, etc.)
• Analyze product lines, and develop new banking products
• Analyze and optimize the operating model (org. structure, processes, headcount planning, etc.) to improve efficiency and better use of the resources
• Develop business concepts for digital banking solutions and support the implementation of IT tools
• Research of the world's best practices in banking

Education requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (Economics, Finance)

Experience requirements:

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience within Consulting (Big 4)
• Experience or strong interest in the financial services sector (banking, insurance), understanding of banks' operations and banking products

Skills and attributes:

• Strong core consulting skills (analytical skills, critical thinking, information structuring)
• Ability to perform financial statement analysis
• Confident MS Excel user
• Confident MS PowerPoint user with the ability to create slides that are clear and impactful
• Efficient communication and a team spirit, balanced by a healthy sense of autonomy
• Good knowledge of business English (+B2), and fluency in Russian