📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWDiscovery Limited is actively recruiting for a Developer (Senior) position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 6 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Data / Business / Analysis / Ai • Location Preference: in Gauteng
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThe Developer (Senior) position is an important role within the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Data / Business / Analysis / Ai offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Developer (Senior) position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 6 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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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 Discovery.
Areas of responsibility but not limited toDesignTranslate business requirements into technical designs/solution documentation 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
DevelopmentConstruct robust, maintainable, scalable, optimally performing system code in line with technical specifications, following prescribed process, standards and procedures. Conduct unit testing and fix any defects found
TestingVerify, build stability and quality with the 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 / TroubleshootingAssist 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 developmentActively 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 developmentKeep 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
GeneralAbility 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.
Knowledge and 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 Spring/Springboot SDLC Knowledge PostgreSQL EJB HTML JSF JQuery JAXB SOAP Web services Message Driven Beans UML XML/XSD
Minimum Requirements
EducationMatric BSc Computer Science /Information Systems degree Formal Java qualification
Experience:
6+ years’ experience in Java development with exposure to core competencies listed:
Spring/Springboot SQL
Advantageous ExperienceREST 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 ofSoftware development within SDLC Unit Testing Dynatrace/Splunk Data modelling and design of database structures
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