Analyst Developer.Net (PG10 - 11) SPF: IT at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

• Analysis of change requests received
• Provide recommendations and cost / man-day estimates for implementing changes
• Design prototypes for change requests
• Design/Build Web Interfaces if applicable
• Maintain existing programmes according to change requests
• Produce appropriate software programs that satisfy the specifications
• Test own programs / artefacts
• Test Interfaces to other systems
• Debugging of programs
• Provide test information to Testers
• Implement changes into the Production environment
• Provide/update design documentation
• Technical support / assistance to others on own programs / systems
• Provide standby / support (if and when applicable)

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• A tertiary qualification will be advantageous

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within application development
• Experience in designing and architecting solutions
• Experience in working with the following:
  • .Net C#
  • ASP.Net MVC / Web Forms / ASP.Net Core
  • Classic ASP (VBScript)
  • HTML (including HTML5)
  • Modern CSS (including CSS3)
  • CSS frameworks (e.g. Bootstrap) and familiarity with SASS/SCSS
  • JavaScript, JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, Knockout, jQuery)
  • JSON
  • MS SQL server (2012+) and SQL Reporting Services
  • Web Services (WCF / REST)
  • XML
  • Test-Driven Development (MSTest & XUnit)
  • ORM (Entity Framework & NHibernate)
  • Dependency Injection
  • Familiarity with mainframe is a plus
  • Familiarity with NodeJS
  • Knowledge of HTTP
  • Familiarity with CI/CD

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Visual Studio 2015+ & Visual Studio Code
• Systems analysis and design concepts
• Repositories (e.g. Subversion, Team Foundation Server, GIT)
• Responsive Design
• Familiarity with building inclusive and accessible web applications
• OOP / SOLID Design Principles
• Database architecture and design
• IIS

Competencies

• Client focus
• Strong analytical & numerical ability
• Problem solving skills
• Conceptual thinker
• Good communication / interpersonal skills both written and spoken
• Action / results orientation
• Quality orientation
• Knowledge seeking / learning orientation
• Strong Interpersonal and people interaction skills
• Ability to perform under pressure

Personal Attributes

• Organisational savvy - Contributing through others
• Manages complexity - Contributing through others
• Plans and aligns - Contributing through others
• Optimises work processes - Contributing through others

Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its business clusters - Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Corporate, Santam, Miway, as well as the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

• Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
• Customer focus - Contributing through others
• Drives results - Contributing through others
• Collaborates - Contributing through others
• Being resilient - Contributing through others

Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.