Analyst Developer - Sanlam Group

Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation, and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.

What will you do?

• Analysis of change requests received.
• Provide recommendations and cost/man-day estimates for implementing changes.
• Design prototypes for change requests.
• Design Web Interfaces (graphic design) if applicable.
• Maintain existing programs according to change requests.
• Produce appropriate software programs that satisfy the specifications.
• Test own programs/artifacts to ensure correctness.
• Test Interfaces to other systems.
• Debugging of programs.
• Provide test information to Testers.
• Implement changes into the Production environment.
• Document changes implemented and programs.
• Updates of data model documentation.
• Problem-solving, root cause analysis, and user assistance (functional).
• Technical support/assistance to others on their own programs/systems.
• Provision of user guides/training material.
• Provide hands-on training for own system.
• Provide standby/support (if and when applicable).
• Correct errors/bugs in production.

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualifications:

• Relevant IT Qualifications (degree or diploma) 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within application development 

Experience:

• Proven record of exceptional work performance
• Experience with Agile methodologies will be a strong recommendation

Knowledge:

• Understanding of the SDLC Methodology 
• Understanding of Microsoft C# in the context of the Microsoft.NET framework
• Basic understanding of UML (Class, Activity, Entity Relation Diagrams, etc.)
• Understanding of OO concepts, design principles, and patterns
• Good knowledge of the following technologies will be a strong recommendation:
  • .NET C#, ASP.NET/CORE
  • MVC, WCF/SOAP, LinQ
  • HTML, CSS, XML
  • JavaScript/ Ajax, JQuery, JSON
  • SOA
  • SQL and /or Express
  • Angular 2 and above
• Understand XML, XSD, HTTP, and SOAP protocols
• Knowledge of Persistence frameworks (EF would be beneficial)
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Patterns and Practices
• Problem Analysis and Problem Solving Techniques
• Impact Analysis Techniques
• Documentation Frameworks, Tools, and Standards
• Coaching / Mentoring Techniques
• Understanding of Domain-Driven Design concepts
• Understanding Planning, Software design 
• Software Quality and metric
• High-level understanding of Enterprise Test Methodology
• SOLID Principles
• Sound knowledge of the Financial Services industry will be a strong recommendation
• Kentico CMS (would be beneficial)

Competencies:

• Strong analytical & numerical ability
• Problem solving skills
• Conceptual thinker
• Good communication, people interaction / interpersonal  skills
• Action / results orientation
• Quality Assurance orientation
• Knowledge seeking / Continuous learning 
• Building and Maintaining relationships
• Adaptability
• Strong teamwork orientation