23 Apr, 2025 | Permanent
Are you passionate about crafting high-performance applications for high-stakes environments? My client is looking for a Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. You’ll be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting a suite of cutting-edge applications, directly enabling critical market operations. If you thrive in an Agile environment and have a keen interest in scalable solution architecture, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance applications using Java and C#.
- Architect innovative and scalable solutions for complex business needs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues effectively and promptly.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions with accuracy and clarity.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and demos.
- Maintain clear and concise technical documentation.
- Identify and recommend improvements in software processes and practices.
- Proactively build and present proof of concepts (POCs) for new initiatives.
- Align technical communication with stakeholders to ensure effective delivery.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT.
- 4+ years of hands-on software development experience in a team environment.
- 4+ years of Java (J2EE, Spring) and C# (.Net, .Net Core) experience.
- Familiarity with relational databases (MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB).
- Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React is a plus.
- Practical experience using CI/CD tools like Git, Jenkins, Nexus, TeamCity, and SonarQube.
- Exposure to application servers: JBoss, WildFly, Apache Tomcat, Microsoft IIS.
- Understanding of core programming principles and best practices.
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Do you have what it takes? Email your CV to Vuyiseka.kewuti@paracon.co.za
22 Apr, 2025 | Permanent
Are you passionate about crafting high-performance applications for high-stakes environments? My client is looking for a Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. You’ll be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting a suite of cutting-edge applications, directly enabling critical market operations. If you thrive in an Agile environment and have a keen interest in scalable solution architecture, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance applications using Java and C#.
- Architect innovative and scalable solutions for complex business needs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues effectively and promptly.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions with accuracy and clarity.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and demos.
- Maintain clear and concise technical documentation.
- Identify and recommend improvements in software processes and practices.
- Proactively build and present proof of concepts (POCs) for new initiatives.
- Align technical communication with stakeholders to ensure effective delivery.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT.
- 4+ years of hands-on software development experience in a team environment.
- 4+ years of Java (J2EE, Spring) and C# (.Net, .Net Core) experience.
- Familiarity with relational databases (MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB).
- Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React is a plus.
- Practical experience using CI/CD tools like Git, Jenkins, Nexus, TeamCity, and SonarQube.
- Exposure to application servers: JBoss, WildFly, Apache Tomcat, Microsoft IIS.
- Understanding of core programming principles and best practices.
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Do you have what it takes? Email your CV to Vuyiseka.kewuti@paracon.co.za
22 Apr, 2025 | Permanent
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Scrum Master to support Agile Product Teams within our Data Solutions division. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in facilitating Agile practices, managing project timelines and resources, and ensuring seamless delivery across multiple projects. You will coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to drive collaboration, support operational tasks, and maintain high standards of project execution. Your ability to prioritise effectively, manage risks, and foster continuous improvement will be key to the success of our software product initiatives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate internal resources and external vendors to ensure smooth execution.
- Deliver projects on-time, within scope, and within budget.
- Define project scopes and objectives with stakeholder input.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans and timelines.
- Monitor project performance and report progress to stakeholders and clients.
- Manage resource allocation and availability across multiple work streams.
- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
- Lead Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and Agile maturity within teams.
- Provide mentorship and guidance on Agile best practices.
- Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Project Managers to improve processes.
- Handle operational tasks including user requests and system enhancement coordination.
- Support financial management processes: project creation, time tracking, and month-end reporting.
- Prepare project documentation and client-facing reports.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM or equivalent).
- PMP/PRINCE2 certification is advantageous.
- 5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in a coordination or Scrum Master role.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experienced with Agile (Scrum and Kanban) and JIRA tools.
- Proven track record in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Experience managing project budgets and timelines.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycles and product delivery processes.
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Do you have what it takes? Email your CV to Vuyiseka.kewuti@paracon.co.za
22 Apr, 2025 | Permanent
My client is a dynamic IT company delivering value-driven IT solutions within a collaborative, respectful, and fun environment. They are looking for a talented and driven Senior Data Engineer to become part of our innovative data engineering team. In this role, you’ll integrate software, systems, and data to transform raw information into valuable insights. Collaborating with data scientists, analysts, and various stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our data is accessible, accurate, and optimised for performance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Architect robust data pipelines (ETL) across diverse sources.
- Design and build data layers to support big data analytics.
- Develop, test, and maintain high-quality data pipelines and data layers.
- Deliver quality-driven, value-added solutions.
- Conduct peer reviews and uphold SDLC and documentation standards.
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
- Understand business needs and analyse client requirements.
- Identify and visualise relevant data to support robust solutions.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT.
- 4+ years of ETL and data warehouse experience.
- Experience with AWS or Azure or GCP.
- PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server experience.
- Data Analysis and modelling experience essential.
- Python, Java, Korn shell scripting.
- Version control systems experience.
- Agile Methodology.
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Do you have what it takes? Email your CV to Vuyiseka.kewuti@paracon.co.za
17 Apr, 2025 | Permanent
Ready to take your network engineering career to the next level?
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and self-motivated professional with a passion for delivering robust, high-performance network solutions and exceptional customer service.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver infield support for wired and wireless network solutions and associated services.
- Perform high-level network troubleshooting and resolve issues relating to Layer 2/3, firewalls, and connectivity.
- Respond promptly and professionally to service desk tickets, ensuring timely resolution aligned with SLA agreements.
- Monitor and maintain network systems proactively to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborate with the network team to deliver on service commitments and support shared goals.
- Provide 24/7 rotational support for technology platforms and customers.
- Keep network documentation, diagrams, and inventories updated and accurate.
- Maintain and build strong client relationships through consistent and reliable service delivery.
- Continuously enhance your technical expertise and share knowledge with colleagues.
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in IT.
- 6 years of network engineering experience.
- Strong wireless networking experience and troubleshooting ability.
- Solid L2/L3 network troubleshooting skills.
- 5 years Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA firewalls experience.
- Must have a valid CCNP certification.
- Alcatel-Lucent network experience (advantageous).
- Working knowledge of SIP/VoIP, Cloud Networking, TCP/IP stack.
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Why Join Us?
You’ll work alongside a dedicated and passionate team in a role that combines hands-on technical challenges with opportunities for growth and leadership in the ICT space. You can send your CV to vuyiseka.kewuti@paracon.co.za
16 Apr, 2025 | Permanent
SUMMARY
We currently have an opportunity for an IT Manager to join one of the Business Units within a Group of Companies where you will be responsible for the Operational Management of the IT Function. There will also be a strong focus on Applications, Outsourced Software Development and Integrations, whilst ensuring that IT effectively supports Business Operations. The position will be on site and part of the function will also involve managing direct reports and leading a team responsible for application support.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing Development environments, prioritising system changes with business stakeholders, overseeing API integrations, controlling software-related costs and engaging across all business levels.
- Managing Vendor relationships – External Software Development Partners.
- Monitor and control software licensing, vendor invoices and budget allocations.
- Oversee Development testing environments, software pipelines and release cycles.
- Support internal and external Audit processes (System Documentation, Assess records and controls).
- Leading a team of Application and Support Engineers.
- Ensuring that the IT Infrastructure services provided through IT Shared Services (including Hosting, Networks, Back-ups, Patching and Cybersecurity) consistently meet operational and business continuity requirements.
- Engage with IT Shared services to support platform upgrades capacity planning and recovery testing.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree (IT / Engineering or related field)
- 5+ years’ experience in an IT Management Role
- Experience with outsourced software Development / Exposure to SDLC
- Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, environments and integrations including Infrastructure concepts (Patching, backups, firewalls, endpoint protection).
- Strong understanding of Risk, Compliance and Audits
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Applications can be sent to Jeanine.prinsloo@paracon.co.za
