Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCEAs a Solutions Developer, you will enable the business to accomplish their business objectives effectively and efficiently by designing, maintaining, and enhancing the IT systems, databases, and reports. The incumbent will also be required to guide and coach junior developers.WHAT WILL YOU DO?Design, Develop and Maintain Systems

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain computer systems
• Write technical specifications
• Continuously configure and optimize applications
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain system reports
• Implement and develop reports on MS reporting services
• Conduct unit testing by producing unit tests for checking and identification of issues and challenges
• Produce Release Notes or Deployment Plan with each New DevelopmentCREnhancement to be applied for All associated Env End-to-End till ProdLive env
• Review and approve all release notes and Deployment Plans produced by Junior Developers

Engage with Stakeholders and Provide User Support

• Provide user support on application systems
• Interface with users, management, external IT service providers

Conduct Ongoing Research for Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Perform research and development of ideas and concepts
• Recommend ideas and solutions to the business based on business specifications/BRS

Provide Developers with Support and Coaching

• Provide intermediate and junior developers with support and coaching
• Ensure that intermediate and junior developers solutions are in conformity with the system architecture
• Ensure intermediate and junior developers comply with standards and procedures

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE?

• Knowledge of business policies, processes and procedures, legal compliance
• NQF Level 6: Relevant Industry Diploma in Information Technology or Degree in BSC
• 6 to 10 years relevant experience
• Development Certificate advantage
• Advance knowledge of .Net 3.0 and higher
• Advance knowledge of HTML/ASP/Entity Framework
• Advanced knowledge of MVC
• Experience with Unit Testing
• Working knowledge of automation testing
• Experience with Unit Testing
• Advanced knowledge & Experience of the Microsoft SQL 2012 and higher database technology, T-SQL
• Advanced knowledge & Experience of programming language in C# and JavaScript.
• Advanced knowledge & Experience of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g., HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery) and web servers.
• Sound knowledge & Experience of Restful APIs and Microservices an advantage
• Advanced knowledge & Experience of Angular
• Experience in unit testing
• Advanced knowledge & Experience of Entity Framework

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?We offer great opportunities for personal and professional development in a stable company thats 127 years strong. The role comes with a competitive salary package and various benefits. Flexible work arrangements (combination of remote and in the office). Furthermore, you will be a part of a dedicated group of colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration.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. Kindly note that should you not receive a response within 21 days please consider your application unsuccessful.Closing Date: 26 July 2024Our Commitment to transformation:In accordance with the employment equity plan of Rand Mutual Assurance and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups

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