Senior Technical Specialist: Java DeveloperDate: 2 Oct 2024
Location: Bellville, Western Cape, ZA
Who are we? Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.
As part of the development team, you would be responsible to produce quality software according to business requirements. You need to assist with the deployment and monitoring of the developed systems in development, testing and production environments.
What will make you successful in this role?Provide recommendations and cost/man-day estimates for implementing changesMaintain existing systems according to change requestsProduce appropriate software programs that satisfy the specificationsTest own programs and artefacts to ensure correctnessDebugging of programsProvide:Test information to TestersProgress to the project manager or team leadRecommendations and cost or man-day estimates for implementing changesStandby or support (if and when applicable)Assist with the implementation of changes into the Production environmentDocument changes implemented and programsProblem solving, root cause analysis and user assistance (functional)Technical support and assistance to others on own programs or systemsMentorship of junior team membersQuality Assurance of junior team members' codeSystem application and performance benchmarking informationImplement updates and releases of 3rd party software packagesExecution of disaster recovery processesQualificationGrade 12
Relevant IT Degree or Diploma will be a strong recommendation
Experience:Skills: Java Standard Edition (J2SE)
Java Enterprise Edition (JEE)
JEE application servers
Tooling
JEE application frameworks
IBM AIX or Unix skills
Database skills and SQL
Knowledge:Agile methodology
SDLC methodology
Relevant program languages
Problem analysis and problem solving techniques
Impact Analysis Techniques
Documentation frameworks, tools and standards
Project management principles
Deployment process in the development phase
Financial product knowledge (advantageous)
Knowledge of Identity and Access Management systems (advantageous)
Personal AttributesOptimises work processes - Contributing through others
Action orientated - Contributing independently
Collaborates - Contributing independently
Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
Build a successful career with usWe're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Core CompetenciesBeing resilient - Contributing through others
Collaborates - Contributing through others
Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
Customer focus - Contributing through others
Drives results - Contributing through others
Turnaround timeThe shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
Our commitment to transformationThe Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
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