Java Developer at Santam Insurance

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Core Insurance Platform team in Santam BITS (Business Information Technology Services) is looking for a Developer, who will be based in Bellville or then Johannesburg . The incumbent will be responsible for development, testing, maintaining and supporting software that meets business requirements on the Policy Administration System.  

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Adheres to defined software development lifecycles and best practice (including code standards, code reviews, source control, etc.)
• Configure and develop screens and applications that meet business requirements (UI’s, business logic, rules, process flow, etc.)
• Build integration / web services 
• Create XML payloads for integration between systems
• 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.)
• Prepare and produce releases of software components
• Support and maintain developed applications and services

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 2-4 years’ IT development experience across the systems development lifecycle 

Solid experience in:

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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• 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 Groovy advantageous
• Knowledge of the short term insurance industry is advantageous 
• 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

• Client focus
• Cultivates Innovation
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Competent in problem solving and troubleshooting
• Prioritising objectives and planning
• IT Data Analysis
• Project Oversight
• Reporting and Administration
• Quality, Compliance and Accreditation
• Business Requirements Definition
• Technologies