Opportunities at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• Design and implement robust, scalable and optimally performing systems using Java related technologies, according to provided specifications, standards and procedures, while ensuring compliance with the architectural standards and guidelines laid out by Vitality Drive International.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

Design:

• Translate business requirements into technical designs adhering to Discovery Insure processes, standards and guidelines, taking cognisance of performance, security and scalability requirements. Deliver within agreed timeframes.
• Liaise with relevant parties where clarification of business requirements or resolution to technical issues is needed
• Research and find effective solutions to technical issues that arise
• Estimate development timelines based on business requirements

Development:

• Construct robust, maintainable, scalable, optimally performing system code in line with technical specifications, following prescribed process, standards and procedures. Deliver within agreed timeframes
• Conduct unit testing and fix any defects found

Testing:

• Verify build stability and quality with development team before releasing to test team, aiming to release with zero defects
• Assist the Business analyst in ensuring the test pack includes relevant scenarios and test data.
• Consult and assist in reviewing risk / impact of defects found in testing, and assist with fixing where necessary

Support / Troubleshooting:

• Assist system users with technical support issues and handle according to defined procedures
• Ability to effectively analyse root cause of system errors (data errors, performance and stability issues)

Mentoring / Team development:

• Actively coach other developers to understand and apply the Insure coding and architectural standards correctly, as well as any technologies in use
• Perform code review to ensure logical correctness, maintainability, scalability, performance, compliance with architectural standards and frameworks

Personal development:

• Keep abreast of current technological trends and how these might be applied in the Discovery environment
• Constant improvement of knowledge of the various applications, their functionalities and data models

General:

• Ability to communicate clearly, constructively and effectively. Easily able to follow and participate in technical, business process, and other discussions
• Able to build business relationships with other members of team and the business areas we support.

Technical Skills

• Excellent understanding of Object Orientated principals and Java language fundamentals
• Knowledge of commonly used design patterns
• Broad understanding of how to put together an EE-based business solution from scratch
• EJB
• HTML
• JSF
• JQuery
• JAXB
• SOAP Web services
• Message Driven Beans
• UML
• XML/XSD
• SQL

Education and Experience

Education:

• Matric
• BSc Computer Science /Information Systems degree
• Formal Java qualification

 Minimum Experience:              

• 6+ years’ experience in Java development with exposure to core competencies listed:
• REST Web services
• JSON
• Business Process Management Tools
• Apache Camel
• Apache Webserver Configuration
• JBOSS Configuration
• CSS
• GIT
• Integrated Build Tools
• HTML 5
• Knowledge of Short-Term Insurance industry

Working knowledge of:

• Software development within SDLC
• Unit Testing
• Data modelling and design of database structures
• Cloud Technology exposure

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 Job Purpose

• Responsible to transfer the correct product, processing, legislative, behavioral and systems knowledge to staff, ensuring they are adequately prepared to function in the various Discovery Commissions positions. Accountable for the creation, design, and development of training content and e-learning course’s using the various Software programs available.

 Key Outputs may include but are not limited to:

• Facilitation of training interventions and training-related projects that arise within the Commissions team.
• Manage the yearly training plan to ensure all deliveries are met in the required timeframe and adhoc updates are regularly added.
• To assist with identifying leadership and staff development needs and facilitate sessions accordingly aligned to the business strategy.
• Design, develop and report on on-line courses on relevant Software and Systems as per needs analysis.
• Assessment development: develop both written and online assessments i.e., monthly incentive assessments and Induction assessments ensuring quality assurance is done prior to go-live.
• Capture training stats monthly to ensure compliance with Skills Development requirements and compile learning stats and reports.
• Develop and update learning material and information, ensuring Pinpoint and all content platforms are maintained and updated.
• Manage the full function of Business Unit induction training monthly from design and development to ensuring staff are competent and meeting is objectives.
• Deliver adhoc training requests and assist with other adhoc training admin functions.
• To ensure that all Training admin pre and post training sessions are compiled and reported on and saved for record keeping.

 Job / Role Requirements

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Advanced MS Office Skills
• E-learning software development Knowledge/Certification
• 3- 4 years’ experience in a Training consultant role at a senior level