Application Developer

Gen Re; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reinsurance company in Cape Town seeks an Application Developer for the Global Life & Health business application. The successful candidate will support and develop applications, ensuring integration with existing systems. This role requires expertise in SQL Server, .Net, and C#, with flexible hours for international collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in software development.
• Proficiency in MS programming languages, especially C#.
• Comfortable with SQL Server database technologies and TSQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain applications for the Life & Health business.
• Ensure successful integration with other systems as needed.
• Manage complete development process from conception to deployment.

Skills

SQL Server

.Net

C#

Agile

MS DevOps

Tools

Visual Studio

DevExpress XAF

DbUp

Job description

General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of , 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, 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 an 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 supporting and developing the international client accounting and claim assessment application. The candidate should be comfortable with SQL Server and MS technologies. A strong data background in SQL Server database technologies, .Net, and C# is essential. The successful candidate should manage the complete development process from conception to deployment, as well as maintaining and upgrading software post-deployment. This is an international team requiring flexible hours to coordinate with colleagues worldwide.

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 Life & Health systems as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of Agile / MS DevOps for task tracking and code management, including pipelines for build and deployment.
• Experience writing complex TSQL queries, views, and stored procedures.
• Proficiency in MS programming languages, especially C#.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work flexibly across different time zones, including Europe, Asia, Australia, and the US.

Desired Additional Skills:

• Experience with .NET Framework (WinForms and Console applications).
• Experience with third-party tools such as DevExpress XAF for WinForms.
• Proficiency with Visual Studio (preferably 2017+).
• Experience with DbUp is a plus.
• Understanding of reinsurance business is highly desirable.
• Ability to collaborate directly with business users and handle limited business analysis tasks.