Functional Developer

Equisoft; Milnerton; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital solutions for insurance seeks a Functional Developer. The role involves bridging business requirements with technical implementation, ensuring accurate configuration within the Policy Administration System. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a Bachelor’s degree, and familiarity with XML and SQL. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the insurance domain.

Benefits

Medical

GAP Cover

Group Life Cover

Pension Fund

Educational Support

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to deliver high-quality projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Perform configuration development for the OIPA system.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure system behavior aligns with business requirements.
• Analyze and resolve data integrity issues.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Actuarial Studies

Tools

XML

SQL

MS Office Suite

Job description

Functional Developer

What is Equisoft? Equisoft is a global provider of digital solutions for insurance and investment, recognized by over 250 of the world's leading financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive ecosystem of scalable solutions that help our customers meet all the challenges brought about by this era of digital transformation, thanks to our business needs-driven approach, industry knowledge, cutting-edge technologies and experts. With its business-driven approach, in-depth industry knowledge, cutting-edge technologies and multicultural team of experts based in North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, Equisoft helps its customers meet the challenges of this era of digital transformation.

Why Choose Equisoft? With 950+ employees, we are a stable organization that offers career advancement and fosters a stimulant environment. If that’s not enough, then check out these other perks below:

• Hiring Location: South Africa (Cape Town)
  
• Working remote
  
• Internal job title: Functional Developer
  
• Full-time Permanent or Temporary (XXX months) Role
  
• Benefits available day 1: Medical, GAP Cover, Group Life Cover and Pension Fund
  
• Flexible hours
  
• Number of hours per week: 40
  
• Educational Support (LinkedIn Learning, LOMA Courses and Equisoft University)
  

Role: The Functional Developer works closely with a team consisting of a project manager, a Business Analyst, a Team Lead, Developers and Quality Assurance specialists. In this role, the Functional Developer serves as the critical bridge between business requirements and technical implementation, ensuring that insurance products and processes are configured accurately within the Policy Administration System (PAS), such as OIPA.

Functional Developers will develop superior analytical skills, insurance industry expertise, and the ability to translate business rules into system behavior. They will gain valuable programming concepts, become adept with relational databases, and build fluency in solution design. Over time, they become subject matter experts in the insurance domain, product configuration, and solution design, and serve as trusted advisors to both business and technical teams.

Your Day with Equisoft:

• Perform configuration development and release management for the Oracle Insurance Policy Administration (OIPA) system
  
• Maintain and grow insurance industry and technical knowledge competencies
  
• Collaborate with configuration team, technical team and business analysts to ensure OIPA system is configured to achieve the system behavior defined by the business requirements
  
• Participate in self-directed learning - specifically in configuration syntax and Insurance Business Knowledge
  
• Analyze and resolve basic problems to maintain data integrity, process integrity, and system performance
  
• Work in a client service context, involving client interactions at various levels
  

Requirements:

Technical

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Actuarial studies; and/or equivalent job experience
  
• Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail
  
• Familiarity with XML, SQL and relational/entity databases, and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Visio)
  
• Understanding of system design and development processes
  
• Strong English written and oral communication skills
  
• Ability to deliver high-quality projects on time and within scope
  
• Inquisitive and proactive approach with an ability to work independently and a desire to continuously learn new skills and technologies;
  

Soft skills

• Positive attitude with the ability to work in an ever-changing environment
  
• Strong sense of organization and prioritizing
  
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to communicate, write and synthesize information
  
• Ability to multi-task in a rapid-paced environment
  
• Team spirit, tact, diplomacy, autonomy, rigor, and discipline
  

Nice to Haves:

• 1-3 years of experience working with the OIPA platform and/or equivalent job experience
  
• Knowledge of computer system capabilities, business processes and workflow
  
• Some exposure to SDLC (Waterfall, Agile, etc.)
  
• Product knowledge of insurance and/or annuity products
  
• Knowledge of software testing best practices
  

Equisoft is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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