Job Opportunities at Flash Group

Responsibilities:

• Support the Data Intelligence team in executing the Fraud Detection and Data Intelligence strategies by developing and maintaining the Fraud Management and Data Intelligence system.

Dev areas:

• Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions.
• Design client-side and server-side architecture.
• Build the front-end of applications using visually appealing design.
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications.
• Write effective APIs.
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software.
• Create security and data protection settings.
• Build features and applications.
• Write technical documentation.
• Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be passionate about technology, enthusiastic about problem solving, and constantly seeking to learn and improve skillset.
• A minimum of 2-3 years as a full-stack developer
• Minimum of a one-year IT diploma that included Java or similar OOP language.
• Demonstrable Web GUI Java development skills.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.
• Able to quickly grasp the complexities of the system and operate at a high level on his / her own with minimal supervision.

Advantageous:

• Proven and adequate experience as a Java or Object Oriented Programming (OOP) language developer covering all or most aspects of “full-stack”.

Experience in:

• Cassandra or similar NoSQL database
• Graph technology (graph database)
• Apache Spark
• JSon REST Service and APIs
• Apache Kafka or other message queue / middleware applications
• Notebook environments e.g. Jupyter Notebooks.
• Exposure to Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage integrations of all relevant data sources with the Fraud Management System
• Partner with Tech Lead and development teams to define architectural roadmaps for internal projects/operations
• Collaborative approach to working with internal business teams to design and implement operational systems
• Manage roadmap to align with business strategy and delivery of roadmap
• Review documentation and facilitate technical conversation with internal and external business stakeholders
• Create and evolve efficiency and automation
• Collaborative approach to working with internal business teams to design and implement operational systems
• Manage roadmap to align with business strategy and delivery of roadmap
• Review documentation and facilitate technical conversation with internal and external business stakeholders
• Create and evolve efficiency and automation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years+ relevant experience
• Experience in Product Owner or Technical Projects role
• Sound understanding of system architecture and technology standards
• Experience producing software development scope/specification documentation and diagram flows
• Previous experience in the informal retail market or fraud will be an advantage
• Strong stakeholder management experience
• Strong knowledge of UX principles and best practices
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:

• Relevant system architecting experience with a strong knowledge of software systems
• Familiar with real-time data streaming technologies
• Experience in systems innovation
• Experience in proofing and creating technical documentation
• Experience in Servers, Databases and enterprise software
• Experience defining the system architecture and technology standards for enterprise integration across the organization
• Experience in front end development
• Understanding and appreciation of the software and product development lifecycle
• Experience of working in agile development environments
• Knowledge of product development and product lifecycles
• Very strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Experience producing software development scope/specification documentation
• Experience/knowledge of agile development (scrum/agile)
• Solid experience in REST, APIs, Gateways and Cloud technologies
• Project management skills to identify project sizing and timelines
• Logical and dependable
• Detail orientated
• Proactive – capable of identifying, embracing and initiating change
• Interdependence – being independent but taking into account the needs or others
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to meet deadline and work under pressure

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible to develop and implement best in class Fraud detection & prevention strategies, frameworks and processes for the Flash Group
• Responsible to assist in ensuring compliance to internal processes and policies, applicable laws and regulations, across the group.
• Responsible to develop fraud prevention strategies that are in line with best practices in the Fintech industry.
• Liable to support the implementation of the Locstat Fraud system and other analytics solutions throughout the footprint.
• Be able to prioritize work depending on business needs and keeping stakeholders aligned at all times.
• Support team members’ growth and career development
• Give regular and clear feedback around each team member’s performance.
• Build and maintain key relationships across the business in order to align with and best understand the varying departments.
• Stay on top of fraud trends, best practices and technologies by doing regular research and attending webinars, conferences and communicate these trends/findings to key role players.
• Drive the strategy of the fraud detection system and collaborate with the Data teams to request and prioritize development of the system’s functionality and detection models.
• Lead the team in performing fraud risk assessments across the business to identify and evaluate fraud risks and the necessary controls to be put in place.
• Advise on fraud risks in the design of projects across the business.
• Represent the fraud team at various meetings and present to various internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for reporting fraud incidents and updates to Exco and Pepkor.
• Review and draft fraud related policies, annual plans, operating or working procedures / manuals.
• Respond to inquiries of business units regarding fraud risk management issues.
• Create and maintain a positive and inspired team culture.
• Run campaigns, host information sessions and so on, to create fraud awareness amongst Flash employees, partners and customers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 8+ years of experience in fraud investigations and driving fraud detection and mitigation strategies (experience within data intensive industries such as banking or financial services is preferred)
• 2+ years’ experience in developing fraud strategies, processes and policies
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Forensic Practioner (FP)SA Designation or other relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience leading a team and developing a team strategy

SKILLS:

• Experience using a wide variety of software packages (i.e. Word processing, spreadsheets and databases) with a strong emphasis on analytical software including Excel and Microsoft Power BI
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Comfort working in a dynamic, fast moving company
• Experience with influencing stakeholders and working closely with them to determine acceptable solutions
• Strong leadership skills