The South African Sugar Cane Research Institute (SASRI)a division of South African Sugar Associationcurrently recruiting for a database programmer for their Biometrics section which is within the Diagnostic and Analytical Resources Unit (DARU) based in Mount Edgecombe, Kwa-Zulu Natal.
The South African Sugar Cane Research Institute (SASRI) is a world-renowned agricultural research institute that contributes to the sustainability of the local sugar industry and uses an Oracle technology stack to store and serve research data . This is exposed through Oracle Apex, Python, and web services.
The successful candidate will use the following technologies GIT, JIRA, Oracle Apex, Oracle ADF, ADF Mobile, Jasper and BI Publisher. These tools support Oracle WebLogic and Database environments. There will be an opportunity to explore, train and implement these technologies in this cutting-edge research organization. The software provides interfaces for scientists to interpret and communicate analysis results with growers, researchers and other applications. A solid understanding of OOP, design patterns and modern software design principles is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Technical analysis of business needs
- Documentation and configuration of the software
- Design, write, maintain and test code
- Database design
- Continuous Improvement of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Keeping abreast technically of trends and advancements in the area of specialization, incorporating these improvements as appropriate
- Construction of complex PL/SQL queries to meet the needs of ad hoc users
- Assist and advise users for optimal use of the SASRI database
Minimum requirements:
Education and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or IS Tech degree is essential
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in Java, Oracle APEX, Oracle ADF, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Apex, JSON, XML, Web Services, Agile methodologies
Compensation and Benefits
Market related
Desired skills:
- JavaScript
- BSc Information Systems
- Oracle
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