OMF Senior Software Engineer (Java) at Old Mutual South Africa

Job Description

• Design, code, develop, test and implement integration and supporting application development components and systems. Perform business analysis and software analysis. May coordinate projects and perform system maintenance activities. 
• OML roles mapped to this profile are: CICD and Platform Engineer, Intermediate Platform Engineer, API Software Engineer, Platform Engineer - LVL 3
• Software Engineer, ServiceNow Platform Engineer, Intermediate Software Engineer 
• Software Engineer – API, Software Engineer - Intermediate Web Developer, Specialist: Network and Voice, Software Infrastructure Specialist, Lead Analyst Programmer, OMF IT Analyst Programmer, TIA Oracle Developer and Senior Front End Developer.

Responsibilities

Application Software Development

• Develop existing applications and contribute to development of new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop new routine applications to meet customer requirements.

Applications Software Maintenance

• Monitor, identify, and correct more complex software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software.

Design and Conceptualization

• Produce multiple concepts and prototypes to design digital products/services.

Technical Developments Recommendation

• Discuss and recommend technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/applications software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.

Application Software Road Map

• Contribute to the roadmap in order to facilitate application software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.

Faults Diagnosis and Correction

• Provide fault isolation and resolution to limit and address issues promptly.
• Design and perform website/applications software tests and respond to user emails to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance issues.

Documentation

• Create and maintain complex technical and/or user documentation to a high standard.

Operational Compliance

• Monitor and review performance and behaviors within area of responsibility to identify and resolve noncompliance with the organization's policies and relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct.

Information Security

• Respond to and remediate information security incidents and vulnerabilities in line with infosec policies and procedures

Horizon Scanning

• Explore and develop a detailed understanding of external developments or emerging issues and contribute to the evaluation of their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organization.

Technical Database Support

• Design, Build, Operate and Integrate databases for optimal performance, reliability and security.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer, with a track record of delivering complex projects
• Expertise in front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and experience with modern front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g. Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Rust) and expertise in web application frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of database systems, including design, optimization, and complex query writing.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with a focus on optimizing application performance.
• Exceptional communication, teamwork, and mentorship.
• Commitment to staying updated with emerging industry trends and technologies.
• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices/serverless architecture
• Previous leadership or mentorship experience within a development team.

Skills

• Action Planning, Application Development, Business Process Design, Computer Literacy, Data Management, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Identifying Customer Needs, Information Technology (IT) Support, Market Analysis, Oral Communications, Product Development, Technical Support, Technical Troubleshooting, Test Case Management, User Requirements Documentation, Web Development

Competencies

• Business Insight
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Courage
• Cultivates Innovation
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability

Education

• NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent  (Required)

Closing Date

• 16 October 2025