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Job Description
Purpose of the Job
The purpose of a Digital Software Engineer is to design, develop, and maintain software applications that meet user and business needs. This role involves collaborating with team members, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and ensuring code quality through reviews and adherence to best practices. The Software Engineer is expected to continuously enhance technical skills, contribute to documentation, and support existing applications, all while playing a crucial role in delivering high-quality software solutions that align with project objectives.
Critical Objectives:
Deliver High-Quality Solutions: Ensure the successful design, development, and deployments meet and exceed organizational requirements and industry standards.
Optimize System Performance: Continuously evaluate and enhance the performance, reliability, and scalability of the system to support business needs and improve user satisfaction.
Ensure Compliance and Security: Implement and enforce best practices for compliance, security, and data protection within the system, adhering to regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
Foster Collaboration and Communication: Promote effective communication and collaboration across teams and with stakeholders to ensure alignment, manage expectations, and facilitate successful project outcomes.
Drive Innovation: Identify and implement innovative technologies and methodologies to enhance system functionality and maintain a competitive edge.
Experience, knowledge & skills required
Degree in Computer Science or related qualification
2+ years’ experience or related
Experience in Agile Methodology or Related
Core programming principles (SOLID, DRY, OOP)
Experience with CI/CD
React or Angular Development
Core Skills:
Programming Language fundamentals
Version Control
Testing and Debugging
DevOps Basic
Cloud Basics
Troubleshooting
Advantageous Skills:
AWS or Related Cloud Computing Solution
Insurance Exposure
Component Based Architecture Frontend and Backend
Java
Java-based microservices
Azure DevOps
Event Driven Architecture
Docker and Containerization
Knowledge of the Salesforce platform
Test Driven Development
The Recruitment process:
TA Interview: This will be a discussion with a member of the TA Team to give you an understanding of our business, our culture & values and more context on the role. It will also allow up the opportunity to get to know you a little better, and ensure OMI can meet your needsPanel Interview: This will be with 2 members of the senior leadership of the data team and 1 member of the HC leadership teamTechnical & Psychometric Assessments: These will depend on the role and will sometimes happen concurrently with MIE & Internal VerificationFinal FeedbackAll About OMI:
https://www.oldmutual.co.za/about/old-mutual-insure/
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Design, code, develop, test and implement integration and supporting application development components and systems. Perform business analysis and software analysis. May coordinate projects and perform system maintenance activities.OML roles mapped to this profile are: CICD and Platform Engineer, Intermediate Platform Engineer, API Software Engineer, Platform Engineer - LVL 3
Software Engineer, ServiceNow Platform Engineer, Intermediate Software Engineer
Software Engineer – API, Software Engineer - Intermediate Web Developer, Specialist: Network and Voice, Software Infrastructure Specialist, Lead Analyst Programmer, OMF IT Analyst Programmer, TIA Oracle Developer and Senior Front End Developer.ResponsibilitiesApplication Software Development
Develop existing applications and contribute to development of new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop new routine applications to meet customer requirements.
Applications Software MaintenanceMonitor, identify, and correct more complex software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software.
Design and ConceptualizationProduce multiple concepts and prototypes to design digital products/services.
Technical Developments RecommendationDiscuss and recommend technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/applications software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.
Application Software Road MapContribute to and maintain a roadmap to facilitate application software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.
Faults Diagnosis and CorrectionProvide fault isolation and resolution to limit and address issues promptly.
DocumentationCreate and maintain complex technical and/or user documentation to a high standard.
Testing Information Technology (IT) PerformanceDesign and perform website/applications software tests and respond to user emails to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance issues.
Operational ComplianceMaintain and renew a deep knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, and ensure own work adheres to required standards. Or identify, within the team, patterns of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and with relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, taking appropriate action to report and resolve these and escalating issues as appropriate.
Information SecurityImplement required security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption, and provide input on their design, monitoring performance to notify security experts of any problems.
Horizon ScanningExplore and develop a detailed understanding of external developments or emerging issues and contribute to the evaluation of their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organization.
Data Collection and AnalysisConduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.
Analysis of "As Is" and "To Be"Document "as is" and "to be" processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the "to be" capability to record accurately the change required.
Technical Database SupportDesign distribution of basic database resources and provide physical modeling and design services to tune database applications for optimum performance.
Skills
Action Planning, Application Development, Business Process Design, Computer Literacy, Data Management, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Identifying Customer Needs, Information Technology (IT) Support, Market Analysis, Oral Communications, Product Development, Technical Support, Technical Troubleshooting, Test Case Management, User Requirements Documentation, Web DevelopmentCompetencies
Business InsightCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyCourageCultivates InnovationDecision QualityDrives ResultsEnsures AccountabilityEducation
NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalentClosing Date
18 March 2025 , 23:59The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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