JAVA DeveloperBusiness Unit: Vitality LifeDate: 30 Oct 2024About VitalityLife SystemsVitalityLife is a UK-based company specializing in private medical insurance sold to the UK market. The company is a subsidiary of Discovery Limited and alongside VitalityHealth and Vitality Corporate Services, it forms Discovery Limited's UK insurance offering. Working for VitalityLife, you'll experience an exciting mix of creativity and innovation, within a framework of challenging objectives and a passion for delivering the best. We think work should be fun and sociable, and we want our people to get the most out of every day. Our people are chosen for their skills, knowledge, enthusiasm, and attitude but above all, their belief that anything can be achieved. Help us change insurance for good and be part of the Vitality success story.Key PurposeDesign, code, test, debug and correct program modules in development for the back-end service providers. Construct robust, maintainable, scalable, optimally performing system code in line with technical specifications, following prescribed processes, standards, and procedures. Work with the system architect/analyst to define the system design and then develop and test the necessary code that will be deployed.Areas of ResponsibilityDesign:Translate business requirements into technical designs adhering to VitalityHealth processes, standards, and guidelines, taking cognizance 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 processes, standards, and procedures. Deliver within agreed timeframes.Conduct unit testing and fix any defects found.Testing:Verify build stability and quality with the development team before releasing to the 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 analyze the root cause of system errors (data errors, performance, and stability issues).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 the team and the business areas we support.Personal Attributes and SkillsTechnical SkillsNice to have:Experience with Tibco EMS queues.Linux command line.DevOps/CI tools (Jenkins, SonarQube, etc.).Automated testing Framework – Jmeter.Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).Experience with Kafka.Monitoring/reporting tools (Splunk, Dynatrace, etc.).Education and ExperienceEducation:Matric.A Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Sciences/Information Systems or equivalent IT tertiary qualification or Formal Java Qualification.Knowledge:Knowledge of commonly used design patterns.Excellent understanding of Object-Oriented principles and Java language fundamentals.Working knowledge of Software development within SDLC, Unit Testing, Data modeling, and design of database structures.Agile Methodology.Experience:A minimum of 3 or more years Java systems development experience with exposure to core Java EE knowledge and experience.EMPLOYMENT EQUITYThe Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
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