Developer (Senior)

Discovery Limited; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Limited is seeking a Senior Java Developer in Sandton to design, implement and optimize robust Java-based systems. You will translate business requirements into scalable designs, deliver on time, and collaborate across teams to ensure quality and performance.

With 6+ years of Java experience, you will work on Spring/Spring Boot, SQL and related technologies, mentoring peers and contributing to architectural decisions. This is a fulltime on-site role in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Java development experience with Spring/Springboot and SQL.
• Strong knowledge of Java language fundamentals and OO design.
• Experience with SDLC processes and enterprise Java applications.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into technical designs and specs.
• Deliver within agreed timeframes and maintainability standards.
• Liaise with stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Research and propose effective technical solutions.
• Estimate development timelines based on requirements.
• Build robust, maintainable, scalable system code per specs.
• Conduct unit testing and fix defects found.
• Verify stability with the team before release to test.
• Assist Business Analyst with test packs and data.
• Review risks and impacts of defects with the team.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues.
• Mentor/coach other developers on standards and practices.
• Stay updated on tech trends relevant to Discovery.

Skills

OOP fundamentals

Design patterns

EE architecture

Spring/Spring Boot

SDLC knowledge

PostgreSQL

EJB

JSF

JQuery

XML/XSD

SOAP Web services

UML

HTML

Education

Matric

BSc Computer Science / Information Systems

Formal Java qualification

Tools

Hibernate

JBOSS

CSS

GIT

Integrated Build Tools

HTML5

Job description

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society .

Discovery – Insure

Java Developer (Senior)

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society .

About Discovery Insure

Discovery Insure is committed to creating a nation of great drivers through our innovative Shared-value Insurance model. Discovery Insure is South Africa’s fastest growing short‑term insurance company with comprehensive products that provide protection against current and emerging risks facing clients in the motor and home sectors. Vitality Drive, an internationally‑recognised and award‑winning programme, is a key differentiator in the market that incentivises and rewards clients for driving well. The Vitality Drive programme has been scaled to local and international markets which now include Europe and the Middle East. The company employs over 1 000 people who are committed to putting our customers and financial advisers first by providing unique and innovative solutions and cover.

Key Purpose

Design and implement robust, scalable and optimally performing systems using Java related technologies, according to provided specifications, standards and procedures, while ensuring compliance with the architectural standards and guidelines laid out by Discovery.

Design

Areas of responsibility but not limited to:

• Translate business requirements into technical designs/solution documentation adhering to Discovery Insure processes, standards and guidelines, taking cognisance of performance, security and scalability requirements.
• Deliver within agreed timeframes.
• Liaise with relevant parties where clarification of business requirements or resolution to technical issues is needed
• Research and find effective solutions to technical issues that arise
• Estimate development timelines based on business requirements

Development

• Construct robust, maintainable, scalable, optimally performing system code in line with technical specifications, following prescribed process, standards and procedures.
• Conduct unit testing and fix any defects found

Testing

• Verify, build stability and quality with the development team before releasing to test team, aiming to release with zero defects
• Assist the Business analyst in ensuring the test pack includes relevant scenarios and test data.
• Consult and assist in reviewing risk / impact of defects found in testing, and assist with fixing where necessary

Support / Troubleshooting

• Assist system users with technical support issues and handle according to defined procedures
• Ability to effectively analyse root cause of system errors (data errors, performance and stability issues)

Mentoring / Team Development

• Actively coach other developers to understand and apply the Insure coding and architectural standards correctly, as well as any technologies in use
• Perform code review to ensure logical correctness, maintainability, scalability, performance, compliance with architectural standards and frameworks

Personal Development

• Keep abreast of current technological trends and how these might be applied in the Discovery environment
• Constant improvement of knowledge of the various applications, their functionalities and data models

General

• Ability to communicate clearly, constructively and effectively. Easily able to follow and participate in technical, business process, and other discussions
• Able to build business relationships with other members of team and the business areas we support.

Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent understanding of Object Orientated principals and Java language fundamentals
• Knowledge of commonly used design patterns
• Broad understanding of how to put together an EE-based business solution from scratch
• Spring/Springboot
• SDLC Knowledge
• PostgreSQL
• EJB
• HTML
• JSF
• JQuery
• JAXB
• SOAP Web services
• Message Driven Beans
• UML
• XML/XSD

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Matric
• BSc Computer Science /Information Systems degree
• Formal Java qualification

Experience

6+ years’ experience in Java development with exposure to core competencies listed:

• Spring/Springboot
• SQL

Advantageous Experience

• REST Web services
• JSON
• Business Process Management Tools
• Apache Camel
• Apache Webserver Configuration
• JBOSS Configuration
• CSS
• GIT
• Integrated Build Tools
• HTML 5
• Knowledge of Short-term Insurance industry

Working Knowledge Of

• Software development within SDLC
• Unit Testing
• Dynatrace/Splunk
• Data modelling and design of database structures

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.