Java Developer needed at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

• The role requires a Java developer in the Commission Management Systems team that has a passion for systems maintenance and derives great pleasure from improving existing systems. A proven track record in system maintenance and working in a production environment is essential.
• Short regular release cycles require agility in analysis, design and implementation and as such the candidate should display competence in the area of agility. Quality outputs are a non-negotiable since incorrect payments and calculations could lead to reputational damage for the company.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Interpret specifications and question to enable understanding.
• Produce quality software according to specification. 
• Maintain existing applications.
• Produce supporting unit and functional tests to support developed code.
• Troubleshooting, defect tracking and defect resolution of programs within the application space.
• Provide support to Test team, Analysts and other role players in the interest of getting the job done.

Qualification

• Grade 12
• Relevant IT qualification is recommended

Experience

• Experience in the Financial Services industry will be advantageous
• Good grasp of OO concepts and the implementation
• Agile environment would be advantageous
• Testing frameworks (BDD, Step definition, cucumber, selenium)

Knowledge & Skills

• Core Skills: 
• Java EE6 ++
• SQL
• JavaScript
• Spring Batch
• ORM — Hibernate
• Data modelling
• Unit Testing
• Code Refactoring