Doc Management Tech Specialist:Java Dev at Sanlam Group

Who are we?

Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.

What will you do?

Responsible for providing specialist, high-level technical advice and support for the installing, testing, tuning, optimising, diagnosing problems, repairing, upgrading and maintaining both externally and internally supplied hardware and system software such as operation systems, data management products, office automation products, embedded systems, and other utility enabling software and related equipment.  Develops project plans for the implementation of new hardware and systems software systems. Directs technical analysis of complex system software, hardware and related products.  Maintains liaison with vendors and repair personnel to obtain required service.  Responsible for high-level problem resolution and system security policy implementation and monitoring.

Qualification

• Grade 12 or relevant IT Degree or Diploma

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within application development

• Experience in System Analysis (advantageous)

• Financial product knowledge (advantageous)

• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management systems (advantageous) 

• Experience in writing web services (SOAP/XML) and (REST/JSON)

• Experience in Web development (Javascript, PHP, CSS, HTML)

• Understanding of the SDLC Methodology

• Relevant program languages

• Problem Analysis and Problem Solving Techniques

• Impact Analysis Techniques

• Documentation Frameworks, Tools and Standards

• Understanding of Project Management Principles

• Understanding the Deployment Process in the Development Phase

• Understanding of the Agile Methodology 

What will make you successful in this role?

• Provide recommendations and cost or man-day estimates for implementing changes.

• Maintain existing systems according to change requests.

• Produce appropriate software programs that satisfy the specification requirements.

• Test own programs and artefacts to ensure correctness.

• Debugging of programs.

• Provide test information to Testers.

• Provide progress to the project manager or team lead.

• Assist with the implementation of changes into the Production environment.

• Update documentation to align with any application changes and implementations.

• Problem solving and performing root cause analysis of any errors in system

• Technical support or assistance to others on own programs or systems.

• Mentorship of junior team members.

• Quality Assurance of junior team members’ code.

• Provide standby and support when required.

• Provide system application and performance benchmarking information on request.

• Implement updates and releases of 3rd party software packages.

• Execution of disaster recovery processes

Knowledge and Skills

• Evaluates and recommends suitable hardware and software
• Technical advice and support
• System security
• Advanced analytics to address business requirements
• Project planning

Personal Attributes

• Decision quality - Contributing independently
• Organisational savvy - Contributing independently
• Optimises work processes - Contributing independently
• Plans and aligns - Contributing independently

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters – Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

• Being resilient - Contributing independently
• Collaborates - Contributing independently
• Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
• Customer focus - Contributing independently
• Drives results - Contributing independently

Turnaround time

• The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. 

Closing Date 8 November 2021

Our commitment to transformation

• The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity.  This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.  The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.