Midrand : Java Developer, R20k-R32k

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

· Ability to understand and map business and system requirements to the software solution.

· Ability to consistently produce world class quality deliverables.

· Problem resolution and debug ability with minimum assistance.

· Accuracy and attention to detail

· Efficiency

· Positive attitude

· Ownership

· Communication skills (both verbal and written)

· Strong team player with good interpersonal skills

NO	KPAs	KEY PERFORMANCE INPUTS / ACTIVITIES	CORE COMPETENCIES	FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES
1	Design, code and test transactions	v Take ownership of certain system modules and transactions. v Designs are produced and maintained according to agreed project standards and guidelines. v Code is produced and maintained according to agreed project standards and guidelines. v Unit testing is planned and executed in a structured manner according to agreed project standards and guidelines.	v Proficient in J2SE (Java 2 Standard Edition). v Knowledge of the relevant business and functional requirements. v Knowledge of the relevant software architecture, framework and data model.	v Proficiency in the basic principles of programming, independent of programming language. v Willingness to conform to standards. v Ability to consistently produce world class quality deliverables.
2.	Processes	v Specification compliance is constantly sought. v Design reviews are structured, complete, clearly presented and issues are followed up. v Outcome of code reviews is followed up and applied in future. v Defects and change requests are properly raised, updated, resolved and validated.	v Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) processes. v Proficient in Rational ClearQuest and ClearCase.	v Ability to approach and deal with work tasks in a structured manner. v Ability to attend to detail. v Ability to stand back from own work and accept feedback.
3.	Maintenance	v Defects and change requests are regularly attended to and resolved quickly.	v Ability to debug programs and isolate causes of program errors.	v Ability to perform tasks of a more routine nature with the same enthusiasm as new tasks.
4.	Time management	v Efficiency - tasks are completed in as little time as possible. v Predictability - tasks are completed on or ahead of schedule.	v Ability to estimate the extent of development effort required on assigned work tasks.	v Ability to independently plan and organize own time schedule.
5.	Internal relationships	v Knowledge is shared and assistance is provided when and where required. v Participation in team meetings and discussions, pro-active raising of issues.	v Ability to convey technical ideas, suggestions and solutions.	v Willingness to communicate effectively. v Interested in the problems of other team members.
6.	External relationships	v Assistance provided to business analyst, system analyst, test, STR and operational teams.	v Ability to convey ideas, suggestions and solutions in the “languages” outside of development.	v Interested in the perspectives, issues and problems of other project areas, outside of development.