From the day we opened our doors in 1971, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software solutions to improve people’s lives. The only way to carry out that mission is to hire the absolute best employees on earth. People like you.
Work hard, play hard. Always. Our relentless commitment to client success, our employee resource groups and our promise to empower our teams to reach their full potential are a few examples of what makes MRI Software special.
And we’re insanely dedicated to creating a work environment that you look forward to every single day. That’s why we invest heavily in our employee engagement, so you enjoy the tech industry’s best perks. Together with the whole Pride, (lion roar for "family") employees, customers, and partners, we’re on a mission to break new ground and lead the real estate industry into a digital-first future.
We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialisation. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the Cape Town Office.
Please note that this position will be supporting the UK region and therefore, working UK hours (10:00 - 18:30 SA time and until 19:30 during daylight saving)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working as part of the Professional Services team to provide integration, application development, report writing, data analysis and providing analytical consulting services for existing and new clients throughout EMEA.
This is an exciting position; the successful candidate must be capable of interpreting client requests to facilitate technology-based solutions to business problems. Key areas of responsibility are;
The creation of new and the enhancement of existing product integrations using;
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and proprietary tools
Web Services built on the SOAP protocol or the REST architecture using the JSON or XML messaging formats (including the creation of WSDL and XSD files).
Familiar with Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and Message Queuing technology such as those provided by SAP, JDE or Oracle.
Pentaho for data management.
Using automated API testing tools such as SoapUI.
Supporting the SaaS Services team to implement SFTP on behalf of clients
Provide ETL services using proprietary tools which involves working closely with the client to migrate data from third party systems
To enhance the existing application using;
Oracle Forms
Java and JavaScript
C# and the .NET framework including the use of the Visual Studio IDE.
Knowledge of document management systems such as SharePoint is an advantage.
Source Code Management
Team Foundation Server (TFS) using Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC).
Git
Using Microsoft Azure DevOps to manage the build and release pipelines.
The creation of new SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Crystal and Eclipse reports using native T-SQL, Stored Procedures and proprietary tools
Working with front end developers to produce data for our software products and report layout designers to produce layouts to meet customer specifications
Enhance dashboards according to client requirements using Microsoft Power BI.
Optimizing the performance of production databases
Creating and maintaining database code written in Oracle PL/SQL.
Write technical business documentation including report specifications
Assist clients and the team in software configuration, report building, testing, and deployment
Manage project timelines, risks, and dependencies, and actively resolve project-related issues as they arise
Be proactive, determined, and supportive in problem-solving within the team
Raise and follow-up internal cases for development change requests, and action Project Manager and Consultant requests.
All other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Information Technology related degree
2 years of experience in a technical role preferably with experience of Oracle SQL database queries
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Enthusiastic team player at all levels (individual contributor to executive)
Ability to reason logically and provide and document technical solutions
Ability to work on multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously with minimal direction
High Competency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Experience in Financial reporting would be an advantage but is not essential
Experience within a Real Estate context would be preferable
Other Skills/Experience:
High initiative, self-motivation, and enthusiasm
Strong professionalism and customer satisfaction orientation
We’re obsessed with making this the best job you’ve ever had!
We want our teams to love working here, so we’ve created some incredible perks for you to enjoy:
We want our staff to love working here, and so we’ve created a few unique perks such as office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events.
Additionally, we value your input in your employee experience and have employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, employee resource groups such as Women and Allies, and our Pride Event Group
Have confidence in your health with our offered Medical Aid Scheme.
Invest in our competitive Personal Pension plan and help set you up for your future.
Big on family? So are we! Here at MRI Software we recognise that your family is important, and being able to spend quality time with your family as it grows is a wonderful experience. Therefore, the MRI Software Parental Leave benefit is designed to give you the opportunity to spend time with your new arrival(s).
Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, in addition to a bank of 16 hours of "Flex Time Off" to be used whenever and however you choose!
Further your professional development with our Tuition Reimbursement Schemes
Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year!
MRI continues to strive to amaze as a global industry leader in real estate software. Whether you are joining as a new pride member or bringing your expertise back, your talent is important to maintaining MRI’s high client experience standard and continuing our growth in the PropTech space.
Amazing growth takes amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you!
As a global company, we believe diversity brings benefits for our people, customers and clients. This is why MRI Software is committed to being an inclusive employer, regardless of your ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military and veteran status.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are values that are critical to our success; come and see for yourself.