Senior Developer (RPG)

Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH) in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Applications Software Developer to design, build, and modify software solutions for our financial services platforms. You will analyse user needs, develop applications, and contribute to system improvements, working individually or with a team to optimize operational efficiency.

The role requires at least 4 years of hands-on programming experience and a Grade 12 or SAQA equivalent, plus recognised software development

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or SAQA accredited equivalent is essential.
• A recognised software development certification/degree/diploma is essential.
• 4+ years experience using relevant programming languages or technologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Application Software Development: Develop the most complex existing and new applications by analysing and identifying areas for modification and improvement.
• Improvement / Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing business practices, then implement improvements while developing and delivering projects.
• Applications Software Maintenance: Monitor, identify, and correct more complex software defects to maintain functioning applications.
• Testing IT Performance: Perform website/applications software tests and monitor performance issues.
• Information Security: Implement security measures such as data encryption and monitoring.

Education

Grade 12/ SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential)

A recognised software development certification/degree/diploma (Essential)

Job description

Job Purpose

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialised utility programs. Analyse user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customise software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyse and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.

Responsibilities

• Application Software Development
  Develop the most complex existing and new applications by analysing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop new applications to meet customer requirements.


• Improvement / Innovation
  Identify shortcomings in existing business practices, then suggest and implement improvements while developing and delivering projects or a work stream within the organisation's change management program. Involves working with guidance from senior colleagues.


• Applications Software Maintenance
  Monitor, identify, and correct more complex software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software.


• Testing IT Performance
  Perform website/applications software tests and respond to call log process to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance issues.


• Information Security
  Implement and provide input on the design of required security measures such as data leaks, message encryption, monitoring performance to notify security experts of any problems.


• Personal Capability Building
  Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. Continue to learn new languages/technologies.


• Organisational Capability Building
  Provide coaching to team members to develop their skills.


• Operational Compliance
  Identify, within the team, instances of non-compliance with the organisation's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these and escalating issues as appropriate.


• Application Software Roadmap
  Contribute to and maintain road map to facilitate application software development and ensure the development work is prioritised in line with business requirements.


• Customer Service
  Provide a quality service to customers while identifying opportunities to secure new business or support retention. Responsibilities may include processing cases, dealing with complex queries and investigating and resolving customer problems.

Education

Grade 12/ SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential); A recognised software development certification/degree/diploma (Essential)

Experience

4 or more years experience using relevant programming languages or technologies (Essential)

Previous experience in a financial services environment (Advantageous).