Job Opportunities at FNB South Africa

Key Purposeb

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.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Design

• Translate business requirements into technical designs 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. 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)

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
• Assist in identifying training needs of team members

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

Technical Competencies

• 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
• EJB
• HTML
• JSF
• JQuery
• JAXB
• SOAP Web services
• Message Driven Beans
• UML
• XML/XSD
• SQL

Behavioural Skills

• Action orientated go-getter, hungry to learn and add real value
• Structured and analytical problem solver: Obsessive about finding solutions to problems: action oriented problem solver.
• Able to plan, organise and prioritize own work
• Able to multitask
• Able to work independently
• Team player: reliable, works actively with others towards common goal, communicates constructively, shares information, knowledge and experience, treats others in a respectful and supportive manner

Essential

Education and Experience

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

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
• Data modelling and design of database structure
• BSc Computer Science /Information Systems degree
• Formal Java qualification

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Key Purpose of the role The Primary Function of this role is to manage the underwriting assessment processes within the underwriting assessment team to ensure that underwriting assessments are of an acceptable standard, to assist the team in overcoming barriers to performance and to ensure that leadership of the team is performed according to best practices advocated by Discovery Principle Accountabilities

• Accurate assessment, investigation, and validation of assessments in accordance with the goals, objectives, processes and standard operating procedures
• Ensuring all risks are mitigated and escalated, this includes the identification of fraudulent activity and non-disclosure.
• Providing effective, efficient, and professional service to all our clients, both telephonically and through written correspondence.
• Maintains, report, arrange, organize, and update the systems and procedures
• Responding to queries ensuring they are resolved timeously and effectively and managing workflow
• Data analysis and reporting to various stakeholder
• Client meetings
• Quality assurance of assessments
• Manage projects relevant to the underwriting team to ensure delivery within the agreed timeline
• Build and maintain with relationships at all levels service providers and internal departments to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency
• Analyse processes to identify risks and opportunities for enhancements or innovations to continuously improve the team’s outputs
• Leading and motivating staff
• Display speed and execution in assessing and underwriting cases per day to ensure outcomes are delivered.
• Discuss complex, large, and substandard lives with Line Manager, CMO and Reassurers.
• Conduct accurate underwriting requirement setting within SLA to meet objectives.

Education and Experience

• Matric with Mathematics - Essential
• Medical qualification required with a minimum of 2 years clinical or insurance experience
• COP and Intermediate Certificate (Retirement Funds II) - Advantageous
• Intermediate – Advanced proficiency on MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) - Essential
• Knowledge of the Group Life Product – Advantageous
• Experience in Employee Benefits/Group Risk – Advantageous
• Working experience in payroll/ finance role - Advantageous
• 1 – 2 years of working experience in leading and managing staff - Advantageous