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Key Purpose

Design, code, test, debug and correct program modules in development for the back end service providers. Construct robust, maintainable, scalable, optimally performing system code in line with technical specifications, following prescribed process, standards and procedures. Work with the system architect to define the system design and then develop and test the necessary code that will be deployed.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to 

Design

• Translate business requirements into technical designs adhering to VitalityHealth 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. Deliver within agreed timeframes
• Conduct unit testing and fix any defects found

 Testing

• Verify build stability and quality with 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)

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

Personal Attributes and Skills

Behavioral competencies

• Drives Results
• Values Driven
• Optimistic
• Learns on the Fly
• Resilient
• Instils Trust
• People Savvy
• Drives Results
• Problem Solver
• Leadership Skills
• Strategic Agility
• Manages complexity
• Balances Stakeholders

Technical Skills

• Java 6,7 & 8 /J2EE Pattern knowledge
• Databases – Oracle, PL/SQL,PostGres
• Frameworks – Spring Framework, Hibernate, JPA,SpringBoot
• Code repository – GIT, BITBUCKET
• Front-end framework – NodeJs, Angular
• JBoss Seam, JSF, RichFaces and/or PrimeFaces experience
• Build tools/Dependency – Maven, Ant
• Web Services – REST and SOAP
• Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Test Tools – TDD, JUnit, Mockito,
• ORM technology eg. Hibernate experience
• JSP, html, Struts experience
• Java Batch Scheduling (eg. Flux, Quartz) experience
• Java EE 5 & 6 experience
• EJB 3 & EJB 2 experience
• JMS (TIBCO/KAFKA/RABITMQ)

Education and Experience

Education

• Matric
• A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Sciences/ Information Systems or equivalent IT tertiary qualification
• Formal Java Qualification (Advantageous)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of commonly used design patterns
• Excellent understanding of Object Orientated principals and Java language fundamentals
• Working knowledge of Software development within SDLC, Unit Testing, Data modelling and design of database structures
• Agile Methodology

Experience

• A minimum of 3 or more years Java systems development experience with exposure to core
• Java EE knowledge and experience

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Key Purpose of the role

The position is responsible for the day-to-day administration and managing a small team within Umbrella Fund Operations, within the Retirement Funds business unit. This is a core administration function and the incumbent would be required to holistically manage and control a portfolio of different Retirement Fund disciplines within the contribution team.  The incumbent must ensure that processes and procedures are implemented, maintained and improved. The incumbent needs to ensure operational activity is conducted within regulatory frameworks, accurately, effectively and efficiently. The incumbent must ensure that he/she has the knowledge, skills, tools and competencies required to perform the required job within service level agreements. The incumbent must have an appetite to be part of a growing new business unit, continuous improvement, able to adapt to change easily and play a roll in change management within the team, challenge the status quo, inspire and motivate others. The incumbent will continually review existing processes and procedures in order to ensure the delivery of committed services to the Umbrella Funds Clients.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Processing of all daily and monthly transactional activity within agree service levels.
• Performing QA function for document verification where necessary.
• Ensure that day to day administration is accurate, compliant and abreast with regulatory frameworks such as, Pension Funds Act, Tax Act, Rules of the Discovery Life Umbrella Pension and Provident Funds, Participating employer special rules. Ensures delivery of key operational attributes such as data completeness and data quality.
• Dealing with queries from internal stakeholders, communicate effectively with clients to resolve queries and escalations, ensure client expectations are met.
• Dealing with the Human Resources function for staff managed. Ensure others are trained on the processes and systems. Provides staff with clear direction. Sets appropriate standards of behaviour and outputs. Delegates work appropriately and fairly. Motivates and empowers others.
• Prepare management and client report for submission to superiors.
• Dealing with escalated calls or queries from internal stakeholders, communicate effectively with clients to resolve queries and escalations, ensure client expectations are met.
• Develop and maintain excellent business relations with internal and external brokers.
• Managing projects.
• The incumbent is the Subject Matter Expert in Retirement Fund areas under management. Produces new ideas, approaches or insights. Produces range of solutions to problems and do root cause analysis. Effective decision-making by “out of the box” thinking and weighing up risks involved.

Personal Attributes and Skills     

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Communication Skills: able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Reporting Skills: ability to consolidate information and compile reports reflecting the necessary relevant information
•  Ability to communicate logically and objectively is essential components of this role.
• Attention to detail
• Very organised
• Conflict Management
• Expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly.
• Probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem.
• Relates well to people at all levels.

Education and Experience

• Matric - essential
• 5 years Employee Benefits , Retirement Funds, Umbrella Fund experience – Essential
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role- Essential
• NQF level 6 or similar is advantageous
• Relevant Industry Qualifications – Wealth Management, Introduction to Retirement Funds – Advantageous
• MS Office – Advanced Excel Skills, Retirement Fund and Umbrella Fund operations, Accounting, Investments,

 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.                    

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Job Purpose

The Analyst will be required to do the business requirement analysis, followed by the data analysis and from there generate the technical designs. This will be followed by a walkthough of the solution done with the development team.

Key Outcomes may include but are not limited to: 

• Perform analysis using data to answer business questions
• Build and drive the development of key dashboards required by the business 
• Perform data engineering to build scalable data assets for consumption by the bank analytics and self-service data analysis community 
• Data sourcing, cleansing & analysis making use of best practices to achieve the Bank’s Data Strategy
• ETL specifications using SAP Power Designer
• Testing of Data Assets & ETL’s which have been developed
• Participating in quality control and review processes 

Education and Experience: 

• At least 2 years' experience in a data / data science team 
• BSc/BCom Computer Science / Statistics / Mathematics / Computer Engineering.
• A few years of relevant IT and business/industry work experience required.

Technical skills or knowledge: 

• MS SQL Server (SQL)
• Azure experience advantageous
• Data engineering within a SQL environment  
• Experience using dashboard software advantageous 
• Knowledge of SDLC, Database structures, Technical Change Control
• Technical stack (database platform, data movement and reporting)
• Data transformation and transfer (ETL)
• Change data capture (CDC)
• SAP power designer – documentation (data asset modelling)