Sage X3 Developer

Introduction

We are looking for a hardworking, ambitious, energetic and self-driven Sage X3 developer with a proven track record of experience in developing and implementing Sage X3 ERP solutions. If you have a keen interest in technological advancement, software development and the implementation of software business solutions, this might just be the ideal opportunity for you.

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.

The successful candidate will be someone with a strong drive for results and success and a willingness to see tough tasks through to successful completion, especially under the pressure of tight deadlines.

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