Developer at Sanlam Group

Who are we?

Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.

What will you do?

• Analysis of change requests received

• Provide recommendations man-day estimates for implementing changes

• Design prototypes for change requests

• Design Web Interfaces (graphic design) if applicable

• Maintain existing programmes according to change requests

• Produce appropriate software programs that satisfy the specifications 

• Test own programs / artefacts to ensure correctness

• Test Interfaces to other systems

• Debugging of programs

• Provide test information to Testers

• Implement changes into the Production environment

• Document changes implemented and programs

• Updates of data model documentation

• Problem solving, root cause analysis and user assistance (functional)

• Technical support / assistance to others on own programs / systems

• Provision of user guides / training material

• Provide hands-on training for own system

• Provide standby / support (if and when applicable)

• Correct errors / bugs in production

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualifications:

• Relevant IT Qualifications (degree or diploma) 

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within application development 

• Proven record of exceptional work performance

• Experience with Agile methodologies will be a strong recommendation 

Knowledge:

• Understanding of the SDLC Methodology 

• Understanding of Microsoft C# in the context of the Microsoft.NET framework

• Basic understanding of UML (Class, Activity, Entity Relation Diagrams, etc.)

• Understanding of OO concepts, design principles and patterns

• Good knowledge of the following technologies will be a strong recommendation:

•    .NET C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET
•    MVC, MCF, LinQ
•    HTML, CSS, XML
•    JavaScript, JQuery, Json
•    Ajax
•    SQL 2012 and /or Express
•    Angular

• Understand and code XML, XSD, HTTP and SOAP protocols

• Knowledge of Persistence frameworks (XPO would be beneficial)

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Patterns and Practices

• Problem Analysis and Problem Solving Techniques

• Impact Analysis Techniques

• Documentation Frameworks, Tools and Standards

• Coaching / Mentoring Techniques

• Understanding of Domain Driven Design concepts

• Understanding Planning ,Software design 

• Software Quality and metric

• High level understanding of Enterprise Test Methodology

• Sound knowledge of the Financial Services industry will be a strong recommendation

• Kentico CMS (would be beneficial)

Competencies:

• Strong analytical & numerical ability

• Problem solving skills

• Conceptual thinker

• Good communication people interaction / interpersonal  skills

• Action / results orientation

• Quality Assurance orientation

• Knowledge seeking / Continuous learning 

• Building and Maintaining relationships

• Customer Service

• Adaptability

• Strong team work orientation

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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 four business clusters – Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and 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. 

Closing date: 6 August 2021

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.