Lead Application Architect

*DSV - Global transport and logistics* In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 5th largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 90 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at (www.dsv.com)(https://www.dsv.com) Location: Kempton Park Job Posting Title: Lead Application Architect Time Type: Full Time MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: * The application architect plays a key role in the design, specification, development (coding), testing and maintenance of software systems according to user requirements. * The lead architect's primary responsibility is to ensure that new modules and features are written in a compatible fashion with the current code, libraries and database. * The systems development life cycle must be applied throughout the development phase. * Development will primarily be using Progress as a development language and RDBMS. * Other development may be required using shell and Perl scripts. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Analyse the user requirements and create functional specifications for developers. * Produce detailed specifications for both in-house development and integration with third party platforms * Accurate estimation of development effort involved to produce system as per user requirement * Take part in analysis and system design, including modifications and additions to the database * Review code that has been written by others in code review sessions * Submit code for code inspections * Develop code that is easy to maintain and understand with quality of software and application the focus * Plan, design and author test points and give guidance to quality tester * Prepare accurate installation documents * Participate in software build/release activities * Maintenance and support of current systems and fixing of bugs * Accurate progress reports as required by project manager * Provide guidance to programmers, testers and users when required. JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: * Minimum 10 years Software Testing and Progress Programming or 4GL experience * Hands-on experience in Progress 4GL OpenEdge version 10 or 10+ * Good command over Progress 4GL Concepts (Locks Transactions Error Handling etc) * Experience in converting Business Requirement Specifications into technical or functional specifications. * Good data modelling skills and experience. * Systems Integration experience * Experienced XML design and XSD creation * Experience with design of database tables and creation of ERDs * Capable of writing code according to a Functional Specification. * Experience with