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Job Description

We have an exciting role within the software engineering team as a Senior Software Engineer with the Policy Administration System also known as PAS. In this role you will be doing but not limited to solution design, development, implementation, testing, data conversion, documentation, and system enhancements. You will be working within an agile team utilizing the SAFe 6 methodologies. The team is formed of vibrant individuals who work together to deliver business deliverables. The organization is currently on a technology transitioning, meaning great opportunities to expand your knowledge skill base to match the ever-demanding world of Software Engineering

​Critical objectives and responsibilities: ​

Degree in Computer Science or related qualification

5 - 8 years’ experience

Experience in Agile Methodology 

Exposure to AWS or related cloud infrastructure

Experience with CI/CD

Skills:

Programming Language fundamentals

Version Control

Testing and Debugging

DevOps Basic

Cloud Basics

AWS or Related Cloud Computing Solution

Insurance Exposure

Component Based Architecture-Micro-Frontend Frameworks

Radar Live

Azure DevOps

Business Event Management or related

Quarkus Framework

Docker and Containerization

TIA or related PAS

Oracle DB or Related Relational Database

PL/SQL Language

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 Maintenance

Monitor, identify, and correct more complex software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software.

Design and Conceptualization

Produce multiple concepts and prototypes to design digital products/services.

Technical Developments Recommendation

Discuss 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 Map

Contribute 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 Correction

Provide fault isolation and resolution to limit and address issues promptly.

Documentation

Create and maintain complex technical and/or user documentation to a high standard.

Testing Information Technology (IT) Performance

Design and perform website/applications software tests and respond to user emails to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance issues.

Operational Compliance

Maintain 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 Security

Implement 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 Scanning

Explore 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 Analysis

Conduct 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 Support

Design 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 Development

Competencies

Business InsightCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyCourageCultivates InnovationDecision QualityDrives ResultsEnsures Accountability

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

22 April 2025 , 23:59

The 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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