Job Description

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

• Overall Job Purpose
• Reporting to the Senior Specialist – Business Improvement, the Specialist – Software Development & Integrations will be a key member of the team. The role works in close collaboration with data professionals, business analysts, and operational teams to design, develop, and implement software solutions that enable and accelerate data-driven decision-making across the business.
• The Specialist plays a critical role in building and maintaining integrations between systems, automating workflows, and creating applications and tools that enhance efficiency, improve data accessibility, and support innovation within our operations.

• Specific Job Responsibility
• The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;
• Collaborate with data analysts, data engineers, and various stakeholders to understand software requirements and project objectives.
• Gather and analyse business and customer requirements to identify and prioritise opportunities to improve efficiencies and processes through integration.
• Determine, conduct, and automate integration tests, load tests, and performance tests, including facilitating set-up of test data and accounts.
• Proactively monitor integration performance and troubleshoot, resolve, and report integration issues to impacted teams and stakeholders.
• Assist in the design and implementation of data collection systems and data quality control procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and address specific software needs in mining operations.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions for business improvement.

• Job Specific Competencies
• Strong analytical skills and ability to analyse complex data sets and assist drive data-influenced decisions.
• Proficiency in C#, .NET Core/ASP.NET Core, and T-SQL
• Proficiency in Azure cloud integration and data engineering
• Experience with system integration technologies (e.g. RESTful APIs, SOAP, OAUTH 2.0, event brokers, data virtualisation).
• Report writing

• Key Job Attributes
• Problem solving skills
• Delivery-driven attitude
• Good communicator with the ability to actively listen
• Must be a team-player

• ​ Experience & Qualification
• At least 3- 4 years’ experience in a Software Development & Integrations role
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

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