The Digital Integration team in Santam Business Information and Technology Services (BITS) is looking for an Intermediate Java Developer.
The incumbent will be responsible for development, testing, maintaining, and supporting software that meets business requirements.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INCUMBENTAdheres to defined software development lifecycle and best practice (including code standards, code reviews, source control, etc.) Configure and develop full stack applications that meet business requirements (UI, business logic, rules, process flow, etc.) Build webservices to integrate systems.Generate test data to ensure developed software works according to requirements. Attention to non-functional requirements during software development (performance, load, response, etc.) Prepare and produce release documents for software migration to production.Support and maintain developed applications and services.Continuous improvement of the team processes, quality of deliverables and technical standards Provide estimates on development efforts required for sprint planning generic functions.Collaborate with teams across the SDLC, from requirements analysis, through to implementation in a self-managed team environment.Identify of potential risks/issues and give input into risk plan.Investigate and resolve root causes of incidents and problems.Provide support to the software development and project management teams.Perform code reviews of fellow team mates to ensure that is adheres to quality standards.Participate in technical issue resolution meetings.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCEMinimum of 3 years IT development experience across the systems development lifecycle Solid experience in J2EE Object oriented development (OOD) Structured Query Language (SQL)Behavioral-Driven Development (BDD)Frontend Frameworks such as ReactJS and Semantic-UIRedhat Wildfly application container or similarEJB3Junit Spring framework and Spring BootSpring SecurityHibernate ORM frameworkJSON and XMLREST and SOAPSoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Suite of products (e.g. Bamboo, JIRA, Confluence) would be advantageous. Agile methodology and tools like (Kanban, SCRUM)Knowledge to Kubernetes and Docker.OTHER SKILLSAbility to work in a highly pressurized and dynamic environment. Team player that can provide support, share responsibilities and maintaining communication with fellow teammates.Investigation and analysis of information Able to accept accountability for actions and decisions. Client focus Flexible and adapts to changes. Competent in problem solving and troubleshooting.Prioritize objectives and planning.Ability to analyze data.Ability to oversee a project from the technical point of view.Generating reports for managementsDetail orientedIdentify, resolve, or escalating risks, issues, dependencies.Knowledge of the short-term insurance industry as an added advantage. ABOUT THE COMPANYAs a company, Santam knows that you have hopes for your future, career, and personal development. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realize their worth and achieve greater things with the organization. We provide many opportunities for growth and development Together with our business clusters that comprise of - Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Corporate, Santam, Miway, as well as the Group Office -. Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding, transforming company in South Africa and we are rapidly moving into several emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia.
Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper.
Note:
This appointment will be made in line with the Divisional Employment Equity targets. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.
Our recruitment process
OnboardingStep 8
You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.
Our recruitment process
AdvertiseStep 1
Our vacancies are advertised between 3-5 days depending on the market availability of the skills required.
Our recruitment process
Step 2
Could take a couple of days depending on the volume and the screening process, which various according to the complexity of the role.
Our recruitment process
Step 3
Long listed candidates are sent to the hiring manager to review and consider for the next stage of the selection process.
Our recruitment process
Telephonic screeningStep 4
Candidates may be contacted for a short screening interview to get to know them better and to ask any clarity seeking questions.
Our recruitment process
Your interviewStep 5
We use a competency interview model. Interview dates will be confirmed via e-mail. During the interview you will be introduced to the panel and the process will be explained. Remain calm and sell yourself. This is our opportunity to match your skills to the job. You only get one shot!
Our recruitment process
AssessmentStep 6
Should we like what you bring to the table, depending on the job you are being considered for, you may be invited to complete a psychometric assessment. Further employment checks are conducted the ensure the validity of your credentials.
Our recruitment process
Step 7
Prior to an offer being made, there may be a second interview to meet with the Head of Department.Should there be a need for any further interviews, be sure to bring the same charm that got you through your first interview.
Our recruitment process
OnboardingStep 8
You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.
Our recruitment process
AdvertiseStep 1
Our vacancies are advertised between 3-5 days depending on the market availability of the skills required.
Our recruitment process
Step 2
Could take a couple of days depending on the volume and the screening process, which various according to the complexity of the role.
Our recruitment process
Step 3
Long listed candidates are sent to the hiring manager to review and consider for the next stage of the selection process.
Our recruitment process
Telephonic screeningStep 4
Candidates may be contacted for a short screening interview to get to know them better and to ask any clarity seeking questions.
Our recruitment process
Your interviewStep 5
We use a competency interview model. Interview dates will be confirmed via e-mail. During the interview you will be introduced to the panel and the process will be explained. Remain calm and sell yourself. This is our opportunity to match your skills to the job. You only get one shot!
Our recruitment process
AssessmentStep 6
Should we like what you bring to the table, depending on the job you are being considered for, you may be invited to complete a psychometric assessment. Further employment checks are conducted the ensure the validity of your credentials.
Our recruitment process
Step 7
Prior to an offer being made, there may be a second interview to meet with the Head of Department.Should there be a need for any further interviews, be sure to bring the same charm that got you through your first interview.
Our recruitment process
OnboardingStep 8
You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.
TIPS & TRICKSGetting ready for your interviewThere is not just one way to be successful at Santam, nor is there one way to interview with us. Interviewing is a two-way process - it helps us learn about you, and it helps you learn about us, our people, and what you could do here.
Santam has been officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2024 for excellence in people practices. This is the eighth consecutive year that we have achieved this accolade.
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