Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.
Description of role and key responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain APIs and SDKs using JavaScript. Ensure the seamless integration of front-end and back-end components.
Develop and implement RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless data exchanges between frontend, platform, and Azure-based data systems.
The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of JavaScript, C# , .NET, SQL, and Azure with a good knowledge of API development in general.
Working with APIs to pull data from different web platforms and mobile apps and push data to downstream applications and to Azure Data Lake.
Deploying applications to Azure DevOps for managing source code repositories, building, and releasing applications, and implementing continuous integration and delivery processes (CI/CD).
Implementing unit tests, perform integration testing, and debug applications to ensure code quality, identify and fix issues, and improve overall reliability pre- and post-deployment.
Implementing DevOps efficiencies where possible using a combination of third-party SaaS and PaaS products and custom developed tools.
Sharing support and operational duties within the team.
Translating architecture designs into technical implementations.
Working with multiple development teams on ensuring standard implementation of our data services.
Develop, implement, and maintain relevant documentation, guidelines, checklists, and policies to promote continuous integration, ensure and improve data security, and reduce the possibility of human error.
Working closely with end-users to understand their business and their data requirements.
Core skills and knowledge:
5+ years of experience in a cross section of application environments with strong focus on software engineering and digital marketing and analytics systems integration.
Solid understanding of JavaScript, .NET Core, C#, SQL
Knowledge of front-end web technologies (i.e. Angular/React) preferably Angular.
Experience with API frameworks and technologies, such as REST, SOAP, GraphQL, or gRPC.
Solid understanding of API security principles, including authentication, authorization, and encryption.
Has a good understanding of 3rd party data collection and digital marketing tools.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work in cross-functional teams, participate in code reviews, and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Experience working with Cloud Platforms. (preferably Azure)
Understanding of web application security concepts, such as Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and the ability to integrate authentication and authorization mechanisms into applications using Azure AD, data validation, and protection against common vulnerabilities.
Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, Azure Web Apps, Azure Active Directory, Docker, All Testing Paradigms and Test Automation
Understanding of systems development, project management approaches.
Experience in using source control, preferably Azure DevOps.
Involved in architecting fit-for-purpose solutions and making complex technical and design decisions for projects
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Willingness to learn modern technologies, keep up with industry trends, and adapt to evolving development practices and tools.
Data Engineering skills would be an added advantage
Knowledge and experience on Adobe Analytics and Adobe Target would be advantageous
As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote.
Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.
Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.
Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch!
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