Amazon Development Centre South Africa is seeking a very strong technical leader to manage and grow an engineering team. This requires a thorough knowledge of what it takes to develop scalable, extensible technology, as well as how to structure and develop organizations. This presents a significant intellectual, technical and operational challenge. Amazon Web Service provides Amazon's developer customers with access to in-the-cloud infrastructure services based on Amazon's own back-end technology platform, which developers can use to enable virtually any type of business. The Cape Town based Development Center plays a key role in building the.

The ideal candidate will be clearly passionate about the large opportunity that Amazon EC2 presents and about web services in general. This person has thrived and succeeded in delivering high quality solutions in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift fast. The position demands excellent technical skills and knowledge coupled with strong leadership, planning, and management abilities. Knowledge and experience with one or more development methodologies, and experience developing engineering process is required.

 

 

Key responsibilities:

 

• Translation of complex functional and technical requirements into detailed project plans and schedules; manage the day-to-day activities of the engineering team by defining, implementing and maintaining a coherent, progressive development strategy for our product line.
• Responsible for the over-all systems development life cycle
• Delivery of quality applications on-time and on-budget
• Management and execution against project plans and delivery commitments
• Management of departmental resources, staffing, and enhancing and maintaining a best- of-class engineering team
• Evolution of the software engineering practice within the organization, including better reporting, tools, and evolution of development methodology
• Work closely with the architects to develop the best technical design and approach for product development
• Maintain current technical knowledge to support rapidly changing technology
• Continue to build an effective development organization by driving the recruiting and hiring of senior level engineers, developing and managing the group, and conducting performance reviews of team members
• Create and execute appropriate quality plans, project plans, test strategies and processes for development activities in concert with business and project management efforts.
• Develop and execute unit testing strategy and processes.
• Drive and manage the bug triage process, represent development team in project meetings to ensure efficient testing and bug fixing process, and be an effective advocate for the development group
• Report on status of product quality to management, customer support and product teams via rigorous execution of detailed plans and accurate reporting of test cases executed, bugs discovered, bugs fixed, etc.

The following will help ensure a successful application:

 

• Strong customer focus
• Strong desire to build, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
• 5-10 years experience in Software development and 2-5 years as development Manager
• Proven results oriented person with a delivery focus and demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with people and be both highly motivated and motivating.
• Experience with Ruby, Perl, Java or C/C++.
• Experience with Java, Linux/Unix, Perl, XML, and Web services, and UNIX tools.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent
• Strong analytical skills with excellent problem solving abilities.
• Strong technical vision.
• Strong presentation and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Previous demonstrated project management success on similar projects emphasis placed on experience with high-volume web-based applications

 

 

 

To apply and fast track your career with a leader in IT worldwide please email motivation and CV to carl@swiftmomentum.com 

 

Amazon Development Centre South Africa is looking for senior software developers to join us and help to solve a challenging set of problems in space packed full of opportunities. Amazon Web Services provides Amazon's developer customers with access to in-the-cloud infrastructure services based on Amazon's own back-end technology platform, which developers can use to enable virtually any type of business. The Cape Town based Development Center plays a key role in building the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)

 

The ideal candidate will be clearly passionate about the large opportunity that Amazon EC2 presents and about web services in general. This person has thrived and succeeded in delivering high quality solutions in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift fast. If you're looking to solve problems ranging from efficient resource allocation in the face of imperfect information, building touchless automation to manage millions of machines, or sifting through billion row databases looking for patterns then drop us a line.

 

The following will ensure a successful application:

• Strong customer focus.
• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment.
• Linux operating system development
• Experience with Ruby, Perl, Java or C/C++.
• Experience with Linux development.
• Expertise in delivering high-quality, innovative applications
• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent (PhD a plus)
• Strong analytical skills with excellent problem solving abilities.
• Knowledge of system performance methodologies along with hands on empirical monitoring
• Strong desire to build, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
• Excellent written communication and verbal agility are strong assets.

 

 

To apply and fast track your career with a leader in IT worldwide please email motivation and CV to carl@swiftmomentum.com 

 

Amazon Development Centre South Africa is looking for passionate, experienced systems engineers to join us and help to solve a challenging set of problems in space packed full of opportunities. Amazon Web Services provides Amazon's developer customers with access to in-the-cloud infrastructure services based on Amazon's own back-end technology platform, which developers can use to enable virtually any type of business. The Cape Town based Development Center plays a key role in building the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2).

 

 

The ideal candidate will be clearly passionate about the large opportunity that Amazon EC2 presents and about web services in general. Do you have an good working knowledge of networking, advanced troubleshooting, performance analysis, and OS architecture? Are you driven to solve problems through automation? Are you excited by challenges ranging from sub-millisecond latency problems all the way up to managing millions of machines, or sifting through billion row databases looking for patterns?

 

If you said yes to any or all of these questions we want to talk to you.

 

Successful candidates must:

 

• Have 5+ years experience managing systems in a Linux-based networked environment.
• Be able to operate in high pressure environment and successfully handle multiple priorities.
• Have an in-depth knowledge & experience of Linux.
• Excellent communication, prioritization and analytical skills.
• Excellent knowledge of server hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of system performance methodologies along with hands on empirical monitoring.
• Experience deploying or managing large scale distributed Linux environments is an advantage.
• Be proficient with one of perl, ruby, python, shell scripting
• Understand Internet and operating system security fundamentals.
• Understand TCP/IP networking, architecture and core technologies (DNS, LDAP, NFS, FTP, etc.)
• Skilled at operating at all levels of the system stack, from hardware through kernel and up to the operating system and network.
• Possess a strong desire to build, and a sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.

 

To apply and fast track your career with a leader in IT worldwide please email motivation and CV to catherine@swiftmomentum.com 

Amazon has a history and tradition of leading the world in Web-related technologies and services. Now, with Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) you have the chance to join the team as they help individuals and businesses take their computing infrastructures and applications into the Cloud.

Amazon Development Centre South Africa is looking for people passionate about solving problems and delighting customers. AWS provides Amazon's developer customers with access to in-the-cloud infrastructure services based on Amazon's own back-end technology platform, which developers can use to enable virtually any type of business. The Cape Town based Development Center plays a key role in building the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)

What can you expect from a life in the Amazon Cloud? You will be surrounded by people who are wickedly smart, passionate about cloud computing, and believe that world class support is critical to customer success. You'll work with customers to understand how they're using our services, and provide feedback to the development teams, as well as working directly with engineers on those teams to ensure that customer issues are resolved as expediently as possible. You'll represent Amazon and EC2 when customers want help using our services, and you'll drive customer communication during EC2 critical events.

Do you enjoy playing with new and interesting technologies? Do you relish the challenge of solving thorny technical issues? Do you enjoy building tools to automate or simplify the diagnosis of those same thorny technical issues?

If you said yes to any or all of these questions we want to talk to you.

Successful candidates must:

 

• have demonstrated proficiency in one or more of these areas:
  • Systems administration (Linux and/or Windows)
  • Networking (DNS, IPsec, BGP, VPN, Load Balancing)
  • Programming / scripting (Java, Perl, Ruby, C#, and/or PHP)
• strong data analytics skills highly desirable
• have excellent oral and written communication skills
• have a strong customer focus
• have the ability to juggle many tasks and projects in a fast-moving environment
• be a self-starter who is excited about technology.

Successful candidates should also ideally have:

 

• a degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• experience working directly with customers

 

To apply and fast track your career with a leader in IT worldwide please email motivation and CV to catherine@swiftmomentum.com

 

 

Client Description;

We have partnered and aligned ourselves with some of the country’s leading, growing and most dynamic organisations. In order for them to be successful, they need to source top talent. We are therefore constantly on the lookout for exceptional individuals within the finance sphere.

We are always keen to network, share ideas and assist in creating solutions for all parties involved.

 

Essential Requirements;

If you hold one of the following qualifications and are looking for a game changing career move, please get in touch with us.

 

CA(SA)

 

CFA

 

CIMA

 

Project Management

 

Business Analysis

 

MBA

 

Please email your cover letter and CV to catherine@swiftmomentum.com  

 

Executive Recruiter/Senior Consultant

 

We are currently growing and on the lookout for dynamic and innovative recruiters with a minimum of 1 years agency experience. 

 

If you are hungry and hardworking with a team player mentality, you will be rewarded with a fantastic environment, an oppurtunity to run your own desk and make excellent commission. 

 

 

Minimum Requirements; 

1 Year Traditional Agency Experience

Proven Business Development Experience

Articulate 

Well dressed 

Own Transport

 

 

If you want to work for a growing and dynamic firm that actually makes work fun - please email your cover letter and CV to carl@swiftmomentum.com

 

 

Web Developers

 

We are seeking some of the most experienced and creative Web Developers in South Africa.  Opportunities exist within Telecoms, Financial Services, Media and Resources for Top Developers. 

Some of the skills we will be looking for:

 

Object-Oriented programming

Agile Methodology

XHTML/HTML

XML

CSS

JavaScript

jQuery

PHP, Perl, Python

Java

MySQL

 

A computer Science Degree/Diploma will be an advantage.

 

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to james@swiftmomentum.com

 

 

 

If you have a PASSION for MOBILE devices this may be the opportunity for you to join one of SA’s leading established Cape Town based Mobile phone communications environments.

A company, driven by commitment to their core philosophies and values have created an exciting opportunity for an experienced iPhone/ Android Developer to develop native interfaces and more for applications that are available online.

We are constantly building new solutions and features for our products.

We have offices in the USA and are a global company offering Survey, Compliance and Audit data solutions over mobile and the web.

We are one of the world’s leaders in Guest Feedback solutions for corporate and student dining services (canteens) and we also deploy our solutions locally here for companies in SA.

The candidate would work in our PHP development team supporting two live products as well as enhancing another one.

Experience required:
• Java on BlackBerry
• Android
iPhone
• J2ME
• XMPP and MIME protocol development
• TCP/IP & UDP

GSM networking
http/socket based communication.
Client-server based frameworks
Object-orientated design patterns are your second nature
Open Source products (Linux, JBoss, Ant, Axis, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
Android SDK
BlackBerry SDK
Java
J2ME
C/C++/Obj-C
VOIP

Android SDK experience will be an advantage

Code Testing and User Acceptance Testing

Excellent communication both written and verbal

 

All applicants please send your CV to david@swiftmomentum.com

 

 

Top end clients looking for Back End and Front End Developers to join their expanding teams. 

 

Highly Competetive packages on offer, including benefits and excellent working environments. 

 

If you are looking to fast track your career within IT Development email carl@swiftmomentum.com 

 

 

 

Our clients are always on the lookout for talented and motivated Dev's. 

 

Positions in Cape Town

Salary is negiotiable depending on experience.

The successful candidates will have career growth opportunities.

 

 Responsibilities:

•      Develop new solutions using PHP and HTML based on design specifications and customer requirements that connect to a fully normalized MySQL Database.

•      Support and enhance existing applications using the technologies mentioned above.

•      Recommend code and design optimizations to improve the scalability of the applications and maximize performance.

 

Requirements:

•      2+ years of hands-on PHP development experience.

•      2+ years of experience with MySQL.

•      1+ years of experience with HTML.

•      Knowledge of Linux and Perl advantageous.

•      Excellent multitasking capabilities.

•      Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

 

To apply please email your CV and COVERING LETTER to carl@swiftmomentum.com

 

Our client a growing IT/software concern requires ambitious, creative & positive Java developers.
 
Whilst Java exposure is a pre-requisite, self motivation and the hunger to learn and progress is more important.
 
In general, a suitable person will have a wide working knowledge of J2EE using Jboss.
 
Minimum of matric maths essential, along with completed relevant tertiary education.
 
Self management and effective people skills, good verbal communication skills, and an excellent command of the English language are essential.
 
Own transport and a valid driver's license are an absolute requirement.
 
Required Job Experience

• 1-3Yr Solid J2EE experience using Jboss
• 1-3Yr SQL Experience [Microsoft SQL Server 2000]
• 1-3Yr JSP Experience
• 6Mo - 1Yr Java Swing Experience (GUI Programming)
• 1+Yr Linux Experience
• Must currently be comfortable using Eclipse IDE

 
Useful Job Skills

• Good working knowledge of multi-tiered systems
• OO design and development
• Experience in working in an agile methodology environment
• Spring
• Hibernate

 
General Skills

• Creative, positive & ambitious
• Interested in learning new skills
• Proactive & professional approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Effective problem-solver
• Appetite for challenges
• High self sufficiency

Please email your CV and COVERING LETTER to info@swiftmomentum.com 

A leading telecoms and office automation company seeks new sales staff!!!

 

Experience in telecoms or office automation essential.

• Competitive basic salaries are offered and realistic OTE is around R35 000.00 / month.
• All applicants should be young, dynamic and hungry.
• Beautiful new modern offices and the largest competitor in the industry, offering some of the highest commission rates. 40% of gross turnover. Unheard of in the industry!

Please email your CV and COVERING LETTER to info@swiftmomentum.com

 

Embedded Software Team Leader

 

Innovative and growing concern working within a number of key avenues within Defense and Aviation. 

 

Tertiary Education Requirements:

 

BEng Computer Engineering or

 

BSc Computer Science

 

Industry experience required:

 

Minimum of 5 years working experience

 

Experience required / preferred:

 

Analysis and management of non-functional software requirements

 

Embedded software architecture definition and design

 

Software technology selection and architecture evaluation

 

Excellent  C++ knowledge and development experience

 

Excellent  embedded Linux knowledge and development experience

 

Experience with GTK / QT graphics development

 

Experience in software design development and testing

 

 

 

To apply please email your CV to carl@swiftmomentum.com  

 

Business Development Manager

 

 

An exciting opportunity exists at two major banks based in Johannesburg.  They seek experienced, driven and financially acute business development professionals with seasoned experience within banking operations.  Opportunities exist within both business and private banking business units. 

 

Please see the minimum requirements below:

 

BCom or similar

Preferably a Post-Graduate qualification

3-5 years’ experience within Financial Services

2 years within a business development capacity

Experience within one of the four major banks

 

 

Please note preference will be given to candidates from specified groups, in line with our clients employment policies. 

Please send your CV and covering letter to james@swiftmomentum.com

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

Client Description:

A newly formed, cutting edge company seeks a CFO to join their team. You will be responsible for the financial and administrative functions of the organisation.

 

Job Description:

The company seeks a highly dynamic business and service orientated individual to manage the finance, treasury, investor relations and HR functions of the business. You need to be highly experienced in the following: capex, strategising, reporting, managing equity and lending relationships and taxation. You will also be required to develop an IT strategy and manage the IT function. This is an opportunity not to be missed and could be the pinnacle of your career. Please note that this role is strictly open to BEE candidates only.

 

Essential Requirements:

 

CA(SA) designation      15 years’ experience in finance     7 years commercial experience at an executive level     A solid understanding of the telecommunications/IT/engineering sphere

 

 

Please can you email your cover letter and CV to catherine@swiftmomentum.com

 

 

 

C# Developer

 

 

Our growing and successful financial services client seeks a C# developer to join their team. You will be required to develop components and applications that support the delivery of a commercial product. The ideal individual needs to be highly driven, able to excel is a fast paced, dynamic environment and someone that has exceptional interpersonal skills.

 

 

Please see the minimum requirements below.

 

 

IT Qualification: BSc/BCom

 

 

Intermediate to advanced skill set essential: C# skills, web application development, agile development experience

 

 

Practical LINQ skills

 

 

Please email your cover letter and CV to catherine@swiftmomentum.com

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

A highly successful and listed entity urgently seeks a CFO to work in their Mexico City office. This role will suit an ambitious, adaptable individual with a solid background in finance.

 

Primary responsibilities: Plan, direct and control overall financial plans and policies and accounting for the division, direct functions such as treasury, budgeting, taxation, internal audit for the division, direct and coordinate necessary and appropriate accounting and statistical data and procedures for the maintenance of fiscal records and the preparation of financial reports.

The incumbent will also be required to: Handle relevant contracts, assist with rate negotiations with clients/agencies, margin evaluation and interaction with the sales teams, appraise operating results in terms of costs, budgets, operating policies, trends and increased profit opportunities, and costs minimizing, control ongoing mentoring and on the job training of all financial staff (External training where necessary, offer financial advice and guidance to other executives in the division, strategy development with the management team and assisting with the delivery thereof, handling all Human Capital with the assistance of Group Human Capital, implementing rules and regulations, finalisation of audits and IFRS compliance.

 

 

Must be a registered Chartered Accountant     Must have at least 10 years post articles, operational experience      Fluent Spanish, both written and verbal, is absolutely essential     Must be in a position to live in Mexico City      Must have worked for a listed organisation and have solid reporting and consolidations experience

Please email your cover letter and CV to catherine@swiftmomentum.com