Java Developer Graduate Program

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments — from buying a home or a car to sending a child to college to growing a business by connecting with new customers — we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence.

We have 20,000 people operating across 44 countries. By investing in our people, technology and innovation, we can help transform businesses, help communities prosper, enable more people to feel included in the financial opportunities that should be available to them, and help people to thrive. We’re looking for inspired employees that want to make an impact.

At Experian, we are committed to building an inclusive culture and to creating an environment where people can balance successful careers with their commitments and interests outside of work. Our flexible working practices support our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our business as well as our people. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, and if this is important to you, we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.

To research, analyze and evaluate requirements for existing or new software applications and designs, develops, tests and maintains software solutions.

Constructs and implements software platforms at Application and enterprise sub-system level and understands system functionality at enterprise sub-system level based on defined requirements and tasks allocated by seniors within the team.  Object-orientated as well as functional programming mindset and will generally be proficient in one or more programming languages and adheres to standards set out by the senior and tech lead developers within the team.  Understands and interprets technical system specifications.  Participates in JAD sessions.  Designs, codes, and tests and debugs programs according to program specifications.  Produces technical and user documentation.

• Matric certificate
• Degree or Diploma in Software Development or Computer Science

What you’ll need to bring to the party

• Responsible for the delivery of solution, by way of code that addresses the stated requirement and adheres to structural and performance standards.
• Responsible for the support of deployed applications, as they manifest in the Production environment.
• Responsible for effective task management within the auspices of defined objectives and according to management reporting line.
• Responsible for effective communication within the auspices of defined objectives and according to management reporting line.
• Responsible for the adherence to, and maintenance of, SDLC policy and process.
• Modular responsibility for the identification and generation of recommendation where personal development is indicated or desired.
• Modular responsibility for the identification and generation of recommendation where rationalization or enhancement will provide benefit to the local unit

What you’ll be doing

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• Systematic Approach
• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities on assigned tasks
• Analysis and Judgment
• Quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
• Professional Expertise
• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.
• Innovation
• Produces fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions; breaks away from tradition; promotes change and novelty.
• Constructive Teamwork
• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
• Self-Development
• Is aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities

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