Application Developer

Faraday; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Application Developer to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative solutions for the Life & Health sector, supporting international clients and managing the full development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SQL Server and C#, with experience in Agile methodologies. Join a collaborative team that values diversity and promotes professional growth while making a significant impact in the reinsurance industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application development with a strong SQL Server background.
• Proficiency in C# and experience with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain applications for the Life & Health portfolio.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class solutions.

Skills

MS SQL Server

C#

T-SQL

Agile

MS DevOps

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Visual Studio

DevExpress XAF

DbUp

Job description

Shape Your Future With Us

General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re.

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of 37 offices, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies. We value diversity, equality, and inclusion and promote a culture that supports professional and personal growth.

General Reinsurance, Cape Town Branch (a subsidiary of General Reinsurance AG), is offering an opportunity for Application Developer in our Life Australia, UK, SA, Canada division.

Key Responsibilities

Gen Re seeks an Application Developer for development and support of a Global Life/Health business application. As an integral part of the Gen Re Global Life Office of the Customer team, this role will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders and external clients to deliver best-in-class solutions for the Life & Health portfolio of projects. The primary responsibility will be support and development of the international client accounting and claim assessment application. The candidate should be comfortable with SQL Server and MS technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong data background in SQL Server technologies, .NET, and C#. The successful candidate should manage the entire development process from conception to deployment, as well as maintaining and upgrading software post-deployment. This is an international team, requiring flexibility to work with colleagues across the globe.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain applications according to specifications as part of a project team including project managers, business analysts, and stakeholders.
• Ensure successful integration of applications with other LH systems as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience/Skills Required:

• Knowledge of Agile / MS DevOps for task tracking and code management, including pipelines for build and deployment.
• Strong MS SQL Server development experience.
• Experience writing complex T-SQL queries, views, stored procedures.
• Proficiency in MS programming languages (C#).
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work and meet during flexible hours, coordinating with international users across different time zones (Europe, Asia, Australia, US).

Additional Experience/Skills Desired

• .NET Framework (4.5+) WinForms and Console application development.
• Experience with third-party tools including DevExpress XAF for WinForms.
• Visual Studio experience, preferably version 2017+.
• Experience working with DbUp is a plus.
• Understanding of reinsurance business is strongly desired.
• Ability to work directly with business users, including limited business analysis tasks, to develop top-tier software.

Contact

Human Resources

Our Address:

General Reinsurance Africa Ltd.

(Reinsurer licensed to conduct composite insurance business)

2nd Floor, Waterway House North, 3 Dock Road, V&A Waterfront,
Cape Town, 8001 (South Africa)

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act and our employment equity policy.