Job Description

Closing Date 2025/02/19
Reference Number MMH250211-6
Job Title Software Java Developer X4
Position Type Permanent
Role Family Operations
Cluster Momentum Corporate
Remote Opportunity Some of the time
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Centurion
IntroductionThrough our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Group provides practical financial solutions for people, communities and businesses. Visit us at
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Role PurposeDesign, develop, maintain and support a variety of Enterprise Java based systems for the business area.
RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• IT, Engineering degree or National diploma
• Java certification (preferred)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• 6 - 8 years experience in designing and developing applications using Enterprise Java experience
• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle
• Exposure to Object Oriented analysis and common design patterns
• Java and JEE design and development experience
• Experience in Insurance/Financial industry (advantageous)
• Experience in implementing complex business solutions on a technically difficult enterprise environment
• Exposure to Web, HTML, JSF, Servlets, Angular and Javascript/Typescript
• Exposure to EJB, REST, SOAP, JPA, Gradle, Linux an advantage
• Exposure to Websphere application server, or Lightweight application servers an advantage
• Experience integrating with AS400/iSeries/RPG legacy systems an advantage

Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelop software based on technical design (Internal Process)

• Design components and applications in accordance with specified architectural design.
• Write code or parameters to provide software components according to technical specifications
• Escalate live errors and service problems to the relevant stakeholders to limit downtime and resolve the problems immediately.
• Obtain business requirements for an IT solution and provide analysis for the requirements.
• Research an appropriate solution to the business requirements and provide recommendations.
• Meet all deliverables and objectives set out by the business within the agreed time.
• Mentor junior java developers to facilitate learning and growth and support the talent pipeline.
• Develop, enhance and maintain applications for the internal and external client base on specifications received.
• Define scope, work tasks and duration of IT solution based on business requirements.
• Design and write test cases for developer testing and document the system specifications.
• Use the appropriate programming language for development, programming and writing code whilst creating documents for these processes.
• Conduct necessary testing (Stress, Integration and Unit) to ensure viability and usability of solutions.
• Create the release by building the application, documenting it and setting up the configuration.
• Ensure solution is handed over for quality assurance and any changes are actioned.

Engage with clients in a client centric manner (Client Services)

• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service

Self-management and teamwork (People)

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas
• Take ownership for driving career development

Contribute to financial controls and planning (Finance)

• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

CompetenciesBusiness Acumen

• Understands how the business operates, what the key issues and risks are that drives business success; and how they impact on the commercial viability of potential ventures and the profitability of the Group

Customer/ Stakeholder Commitment

• Anticipates, meets and exceeds customers and stakeholders expectations by creating long lasting relationships that support the customer value proposition.

Drive for Results

• Drive a sense of urgency, focus, accountability, agility and execution to deliver business results.

Leads Change and Innovation

• Challenge the status quo, does what is right for the business, and encourage continuous improvement and innovation.

Collaboration

• Prioritises the business interests of MMI and invests in the success of the group by aligning effort across divisions.

Impact and Influence

• Persuades, convinces, influences and inspires others, both within the Group and externally to win support, loyalty and gain commitment to the purpose of the Group.

Self-Awareness and Insight

• Manages self and relationships with others effectively, deals with ambiguity, uncertainty and pressure, and provides perspective in difficult situations.

Diversity and Inclusiveness

• Is sensitive to individual and cultural differences and demonstrates humility and an openness to engage people from diverse backgrounds and cultures to the mutual benefit of all parties concerned.

PolicyWe are committed to Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. All appointments are made in alignment to our Employment Equity goals and we encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Momentum Group