Job Vacancies at Discovery Limited

Job Purpose 

• The C# Developer (Senior) is well established in their field, working over a number of digital platforms in a variety of industries.  You will be responsible for design, building code and implementation as specified within the project plan and accordance with defined business needs. Additionally, you will be imparting technical expertise to other team members. You should also be able to work effectively and efficiently on your own and will be expected to encourage creativity and efficiency throughout complex digital projects. 

Key Outcomes may include but are not limited to: 

• The incumbent will actively coach other developers during the code review process to understand and apply coding standards.  
• Using your exceptional technical knowledge to make decisions. 
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.
• Middleware development for websites and apps.

Education and Experience: 

• At least 8 - 10 Years’ experience in Software Development.
• Developer, business, and product experience.
• Matric with English and Maths.
• BSc (Computer Science or Information Systems)/ BCom (Information Systems).
• Previous experience in the banking or financial services industry will be advantageous.

Technical skills or knowledge: 

• Fluency in digital languages such as C#.Net and HTML.
• A deep understanding of all stages of digital development is as essential as is an understanding of the part each developer plays and how it contributes to the product.  
• Experience with JavaScript, and web development frameworks (AngularJS, Bootstrap, jQuery).
• Experience in service-oriented architecture.
• Experience with Digital ID technologies.
• Experience in access layer and SSO technologies.
• Familiar with information security and penetration testing methodologies.
• Proven experience with software design and OOD methodologies.
• Familiarity with Relational Databases and SQL.
• Strong in Object Oriented Programming, MVC and design patterns.
• Good knowledge of hardware and software performance limits and characteristics.
• Knowledge of memory management and multi-threading.
• Experience with embedded databases and other system datastores.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect to back-end services.
• Knowledge of low-level C-based libraries is a plus.
• Implementation of automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Knack for benchmarking and optimisation.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools [e.g., Git, Jenkins, JIRA, BitBucket].
• Familiarity with continuous integration.
• Experience building user interfaces (UI’s).
• Able to use APIs and third-party libraries to improve functionality.
• The confidence to express ideas as part of a creative team.
• The ability to prioritise, negotiate and meet deadlines and think strategically.
• A passionate approach to work with a desire to push boundaries.
• Knows how to anticipate failures and handle escalations.

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Job Purpose

• As an Android app developer you will work within our team of talented engineers to design and build our cutting-edge mobile applications. The Senior Android developer will support the projects throughout the project lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, release and post release support. The primary focus will be the development of our mobile banking App and its integration with back-end services. 

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Design development and testing of new features in the Discovery Bank applications for Android.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Java, Kotlin & C++ and the Android SDK.
• Responsible for regular communication with others involved in the development process.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Regularly maintain Android applications via debugging and continuous updates.
• Participate as a team member to define, design, and create new features in fully agile Scrum deliveries.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Collaborate with a team to define, design, and create new features.
• Recognise and resolve bottlenecks.
• Help maintain code quality.
• The Senior Android Developer possesses a passion for pushing mobile technologies to the limits
• Ability to manage your workload with minimal supervision.
• Unwavering curiosity.
• The Android programmer works closely with the other app development and technical teams working on different layers of the application infrastructure. Therefore, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creating quality products is essential.
• The incumbent will have a sound understanding of the traditional product life cycle.  An exceptional android developer will be fearless but respectful in the pursuit of excellence, continually striving to shape the ways in which Android apps impact our Banking World.

Education and Experience

• IT related Degree or Diploma (BSc/BTech or similar).
• At least 5 to 7 Years’ experience in source code development.
• Developer, business, and product experience.
• Previous experience in the banking or financial services industry will be advantageous.

Technical skills or knowledge

• Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or C++ and the Android SDK.
• Ability to use the Android Studio, including the Android SDK, with ease.
• Prior experience as an android developer will be advantageous.
• Excellent coding and proofreading skills.
• Good sense of UI design and a user-oriented focus.
• Understanding of Android design principles and interface guidelines.
• Competence in version control software like GitHub or BitBucket.
• Knowledge relating to publishing on the PlayStore.
• Top-notch teamwork and communication skills.

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Job Purpose

• 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 Bank.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Develop custom widgets and reusable components for the banking application using Backbase CXP and React Native.
• Utilise Backbase CXP (Backbase 5), AngularJS, Javascript and CSS in the development of the Discovery mobile banking application.
• Collaborate with product and service team members to implement new solutions.
• Recommend solutions for a stream-lined user interface with design team.
• Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Planning

• Perform a high-level impact analysis, establish Scope and provide estimates based on technical requirements.
• Proactively liaise with all stakeholders.
• Create required planning tasks in SDLC tool and set due dates according to agreed milestones.

Analysis And Design

• Actively participate in the collaborative technical design process.
• Research and find effective solutions to technical issues that arise.
• Update development timelines based on final requirements.
• Liaise with the relevant subject matter experts where clarification is required.

Development

• Translate technical requirements into executable code without errors.
• Ensure optimally performing system code in line with technical specifications, following prescribed process, architecture standards and procedures.
• Ensure delivery within agreed timeframes.
• Conduct unit testing and fix any defects found within the agreed SLA.
• Escalate risks to the project early on.

Quality And Testing

• Run code through the automated code review tool, review errors with the technical lead and fix before committing to the code base.
• Perform peer code reviews to ensure consistent application of standards, logic and effective use of libraries and reusable aspects of the software.
• Develop and maintain reusable Unit Tests.
• Assist the Test Analyst in ensuring that a comprehensive test pack is produced, which includes all the required scenarios.
• Verify that the completed software meets the established standards and is fit for purpose.
• Review the risk / impact of defects found in testing, prioritize and ensure that the priority is accurate.

Risk And Release Management

• Conform to the Build and Release cycles.
• Provide timeous support to the Quality Assurance Team when issues arise during testing.
• Handle all outstanding defects.

Production Support And Root Cause Management

• Ensure that the root cause of system errors is effectively analysed and prioritized for fixing.
• Proactively bring issues and problems to the attention of the team and propose solutions to solve them.
• Assist system users and the infrastructure teams with technical support issues.

Team Collaboration

• Adhere to the culture of communication and collaboration across all teams.
• Attend and participate in the regular team / project stand-ups.
• Actively mentor team members where required.
• Provide feedback at the regular 1-on-1’s with your leader.
• Proactively set goals, track them and address any concerns with your leader.
• Participate in Performance reviews with your line manager and project leads.
• Actively participate in internal up-skilling initiatives.
• Transfer knowledge and contribute to building a shared knowledge base.

Personal Development

• Keep abreast of current technological trends and how these might be applied in the Discovery Bank environment.
• Constant improvement of knowledge of the various applications, their functions and data models.

General

• Ability to communicate clearly, constructively and effectively. Able to follow and participate in technical, business process, and other discussions.
• Able to build strong business relationships with other members of the team and the business areas we support.

Education And Experience

• IT related Degree or Diploma (BSc/BTech or similar).
• At least 8 - 10 years’ experience in Software Development.
• Experience in the banking or financial services industry will be advantageous.
• Business, and product experience preferred.

Technical Skills Or Knowledge

• Proficient in C#.Net.
• JavaScript experience with newer JS frameworks like Angular.
• Experience with newer JavaScript features like the ES6 functionality.
• Experience running apps in an emulator or on a device.
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, and web development frameworks (AngularJS, Bootstrap, jQuery).
• Experience in service-oriented architecture.
• Proven experience with software design and OOD methodologies.
• Familiarity with Relational Databases and SQL.
• Strong in Object Oriented Programming, MVC and design patterns.
• Good knowledge of hardware and software performance limits and characteristics.
• Knowledge of memory management and multi-threading.
• Experience with embedded databases and other system datastores.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect to back-end services.
• Knowledge of low-level C-based libraries is a plus.
• Implementation of automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Knack for benchmarking and optimisation.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools [e.g., Git, Jenkins, JIRA, BitBucket].
• Familiarity with continuous integration.
• Experience building user interfaces (UI’s).

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Key Purpose

• As the Product Manager, you will get to work with an amazing (and uniquely global) team of developers, designers, and operations stakeholders define, manage and deliver digital health products. In this role, you will have the opportunity to think through some of the problems facing customers of Discovery and Discovery Health and create solutions that drive product results that directly reach millions of insured lives. For the individual who is ambitious, creative, have high energy and an analytical, inquiring mind.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Drive the product in the right direction

• Build an effective roadmap to collaboratively prioritize important features
• Take high-level feature proposals and customer problems and define products and customer experience. Delegate the breakdown into smaller iterations that development teams can work on to product owner but play a consulting/ reviewer role for these.
• Balance new features, improvements, and bug fixes to ensure a high velocity and a stable product
• Consider the business impact, ROI, and other implications when taking important decisions

Take an active role in defining the future

• Contribute to the product vision in collaboration with business and strategic stakeholders
• Create and maintain a vision for your product(s)
• Innovate within your product area
• Communicate and evangelize your product vision internally and among the wider community

Manage the product lifecycle end-to-end

• Work with technical leads and development teams in an agile environment to ensure implementation is of high quality and strategically aligned
• Be the voice of the customer and the subject-matter expert for your product
• Contribute to documentation, demos, and marketing materials for product features
• Collaborate with other Product Managers, UX, and engineers in cross-area features
• Facilitate market competition analysis and user research in collaboration with relevant teams
• Review product requirements, including user flows, wireframes, and system diagrams
• Prioritize product initiatives based on quantitative and qualitative data, business strategy, and market context
• Work with the UX design team and with technical leads to design features
• Consult on usability testing in collaboration with UX design team

Collaborate with relevant business stakeholders

• Assist Business, Ops and Marketing as the subject-matter expert for your area
• Provide internal training and cross-departmental communication for new features
• Work with the entire Product team to share improvements and best practices
• Review usage metrics to validate expected business impact, and iteratively adjust the product roadmap in response

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and research skills
• The skill for solving complex problems with well-reasoned arguments
• A passion for developing world-class solutions that meet both the business’ and customers’ needs
• The ability to think creatively and pursue innovative, alternative ideas
• An ability to deal with complexity, ambiguity, and constant change
• High energy levels and the ability to work well in a team
• An aptitude and passion for delivery at high quality levels within short deadlines
• An expert at managing timelines and meeting deadlines
• A strong interest in building broader business skills and / or an entrepreneurial flair
• Solid understanding of systems development life cycle
• Knowledge of Discovery Products and legacy systems environment

Education and Experience

Minimum of an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree or similar:

• Engineering degree
• BSC or BCom (Hons) (Informatics)
• Design (UX/UI) qualification
• 5-7+ years working experience
• 2-3+ years of experience in product management, ownership or equivalent experience (leading product design teams)
• Proven experience in requirements elicitation, implementation and post-execution support of products
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical requirements for multiple audiences
• Proven experience in design tools (Figma, Sketch etc.)
• Proven track-record of a willingness to tackle hard problems head-on
• Strong technically: you understand how software is built, packaged, deployed and operated