Android Developer (Java) at Santam Insurance

Key Responsibilities:

• Code for the creation of new and maintenance of existing applications.
• Collaboration with Product Owners, SCRUM Masters and team members to ensure the successful delivery of projects using the prescribed Agile way of working.
• Assist in the analysis and design of solutions under the guidance and consultation of a Solutions Architect.
• Produce development estimates which contribute to overall delivery estimates.
• Ensure documentation is maintained in accordance with established standards.
• Perform and participate in code reviews.
• Develop and fix support issues.
• Provide guidance and mentor support to Junior and Trainee development team members.
• Provide regular feedback on project and support work to help contribute to the continuous improvement of the team.
• Participate in quality assurance, user acceptance testing as well as demos and training of new solutions.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, standards and methodologies.
• Stay current on industry practices and trends in the short-term insurance and digital environments and contribute innovative ideas for the use of technology and improvement of processes.  

 Qualifications and Experience:

• IT degree or diploma
• Proven experience of 3-5 years as an Android Developer 
• A strong portfolio of Android applications previously worked.
• Proficiency in Java programming languages.
• Kotlin programming language experience advantages.
• Solid understanding of Android app development fundamentals, including Android Studio and the Android SDK.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party libraries and APIs integration.
• Proficient in debugging, profiling, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with Android UI/UX principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of software development best practices and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git. 
• Database design and development
• Previous work with Firebase(Crashlytics) or other backend services.
• Published Android apps on the Google Play Store advantages.
• Knowledge of architectural patterns (e.g., MVP, MVVM).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in working with agile Teams and successfully delivering agile based software projects.

Competencies;

• Client focus
• Accountability And Execution
• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Problem Solving
• Quality Focus
• Enabling innovation
• Emotional intelligence

Additional Competencies and Skills;

• Ability to work at the conceptual as well as detailed level and paying attention to detail in context of the project scope and strategic alignment.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal, in business and technical terms, appropriately designed for the target audience.
• Effective relationship building skills and ability liaise with stakeholders at all levels, internal and external.
• High confidence, self-driven, motivated individual who can remain calm and focused under pressure and who is passionate about technology.
• Ability to effectively deal with conflict situations and complexity whilst remaining organized and adaptable in a complex, fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage own workload and timelines aligned to project plans.
• Team player with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Learning orientation to gain business and system domain knowledge and stay aligned with latest trends in business analysis and information technology.