Guidewire Developer (Java) at Santam Insurance

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Adheres to defined software development lifecycles and best practice (including code standards, code reviews, source control, etc.)
• Provide support to end users encountering issues with on the core Insurance platform (Policycenter/BillingCenter/ContactManager)
• Maintain the health and functionality of the core Insurance platform(Policycenter/BillingCenter/ContactManager) through proactive monitoring, diagnosing and resolution of issues in a quick and timeous manner 
• Configure and develop screens and applications that meet business requirements (UI’s, business logic, rules, process flow, etc.)
• Create test data and unit tests to ensure developed software works according to business requirement, design and specification
• Considers non-functional requirements during software development (eg. performance, load, response, etc.)
• Support and maintain developed applications and services
• Help maintain SLA’s through quick resolutions of incidents

Generic Functions

• Contributes and collaborates with team members across the SDLC from business analysis, design, development and testing in Agile / self-managed team environment
• Identification of potential risks / issues and give input into risk plan
• Provide support to other members of the Development Team and members of the Project Management team as required

Quality Assurance

• Unit and functional testing of developed software to ensure it meets quality standards
• Participate in code reviews and technical issue resolution meetings

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant Tertiary IT qualification and/or qualification through experience 
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ IT development experience across the systems development lifecycle 

Solid experience in :

• Java 8, J2EE 
• Object oriented development
• Web application development
• Web services
• Experience or at least familiarity with SQL

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of SOLID principles / Design Patterns and their use
• Working knowledge of the Atlassian Suite of products (e.g. Bamboo, JIRA, Confluence) would be advantageous
• Knowledge of Agile methods, e.g. Kanban, SCRUM 
• Knowledge of the short term insurance industry is advantageous
• Competent in problem solving and troubleshooting
• Prioritising objectives and planning
• Working effectively as a team member sharing responsibility, providing support and maintaining communication
• Identifying, resolving or escalating risks, issues, dependencies, etc. 
• Must be able to work in a highly pressurised and dynamic environment
• Investigation and analysis of information
• Able to accept accountability for actions and decisions

COMPETENCIES

• Collaborative
• Client focused
• Drives results
• Flexible and adaptable 
• Cultivates innovation
• Technologies
• Business requirements
• Stakeholder engagement