Jobs at Discovery Limited

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

• 5+ 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 structures
• BSc Computer Science /Information Systems degree
• Formal Java qualification

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Discovery Business Insurance is the Commercial Insurance offering of Discovery Insure launched in 2018. Discovery Insure is committed to creating a nation of great drivers. Our commitment is backed up by our innovation and a driving program that really works. Discovery Business insurance has unique business attributes as well as an innovative and compelling business insurance solution and are looking for industry experts to be part of a dynamic team.

Discovery Insure is an environment of individuals who are committed to dazzling clients, innovation and great people.

Key Purpose

• To evaluate and underwrite risks in the new and existing business stages, in line with Insure business goals and underwriting philosophy.
• To mentor and coach DBI Operational Consultants.
• To ensure effective communication & process implementation of Risk Engineering and Technical Underwriting outcomes.
• To assist with auditing the technical aspects of new business quotes issued and to ensure compliance with mandates and underwriting documents including binder brokers
• To assist with monitoring of Binder Brokers, ensuring that they operate in line with mandates issued
• Monitor Technical and binder referral boxes and respond to referrals

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

• Adherence to role Mandates, Reinsurance, risk and compliance requirements.
• Review new business referrals in line with mandate.
• Adhering to Risk Management (underwriting) rules, rating, and insurance laws and regulations.
• Make decisions regarding the acceptance, price and policy terms and conditions that are consistent with business, in line with mandate.
• Communication of, tracking and policy updates relating to but not limited to Risk Reduction Requirements, Multi-Claimants and Going off Risk cases, contributing to, and ensuring a profitable loss ratio.
• To monitor, document and drive take on process of all binder opportunities
• Identifies underwriting concerns and suggest possible solutions.
• Manage and resolve queries received from various stakeholders including doing the necessary follow up work.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Communicates openly and within the required SLA.
• Mentor and coach DBI Operational Consultants based on referrals/ identifying training needs.
• Perform quality assessments on new business and existing plans, based on DBI Operational Consultants workflow.
• Conduct audits on specific policies, based on criteria as defined by Business and Technical Underwriting i.e. vehicle only risk and adherence to VDB requirements, high vehicle value policies & adherence to tracking device requirements etc.
• Underwriting of risk with validation triggers in line with mandate.
• Completion, compiling and monitoring of daily, weekly and monthly reports reflecting volumes, SLA, exceptions etc.

Skills

• Strong customer service focus.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to influence, convince and negotiate effectively.
• Conflict handling skills.
• Analytical and attentive to details.
• Resourceful problem solver.
• Systematic and organised with an ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
• Resilient, with an ability to work under pressure and adapt to change.
• Good team player.
• Innovative mind.
• Results and deadline driven.
• Quick learner.

Knowledge

• Technical knowledge and understanding of Commercial short term insurance
• Knowledge of risk engineering processes and impact of risk improvement actions
• Broker knowledge and understanding
• Portfolio management
• Discovery Business Insure product
• Discovery Business Insure internal systems & processes
• Microsoft Office at intermediate level
• Ability to work within a workflow environment

Education and Experience

Education

• Matric
• Full FAIS qualification (150 Credits)
• Associateship (AIISA) through the IISA (advantageous)
• RE

Minimum Experience

• 5 to 10 years in Technical Underwriting environment
• Exposure to risk engineering preferable