Back-end Developer at Accenture

About the position

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions - underpinned by the world's largest delivery network - Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With 738,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives.
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We are seeking an accomplished and dynamic individual to fill the role of a Backend Developer within our company. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in Development (i.e. successfully building and leading cross-functional teams while driving innovation in software engineering, commerce technology, marketing technology, and sales and service technology. This role demands a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership skills and an in-depth understanding of customer-centric technology solutions, particularly in a consulting context).

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Build reusable code and libraries
• Work with designers, product owners and other internal stakeholders to ensure accurate delivery
• Deliver features and results to internal and external stakeholders
• Provide guidance and support on GraphQL implementation
• Provide detailed specifications for proposed solutions

Qualifications

Requirements/Experience/Skill:

• Degree in Computer Science/Engineering
• Minimum 5 years working experience as a Back-end Developer
• Proficient in MS Office 365 (i.e. SharePoint/OneDrive/Outlook/MS Teams etc.)
• Proficient using GraphQL, Node.js, Typescript
• Experience using AWS Lambda, AWS CloudFormation, AWS Serverless, CDK, CloudWatch
• Experience using Agile methodologies
• An excellent command of the English language (both verbal and written)
• Strong testing and debugging skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Able to work on multiple tasks at any given time

Personal Attributes:

• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Problem solver / solution driven: proposes solutions when faced with a challenge
• Meticulous with attention to detail
• Resilient
• Proactive
• Assertive
• Empathetic
• Reliable
• Other: comfortable to work on-site when required

Locations

Cape Town, Midrand