Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled IT Senior Developer with expertise in insurance systems to join our client’s team in Pretoria. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system programming, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation, as well as excellent communication skills to work closely with customers, stakeholders, and product managers.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to organization’s objectives for IT Development
- Liaise with customers, stakeholders, Product Managers and Product Owners to understand and maintain a high-level understanding of the current and upcoming requirements for the system
- Develop and maintain models that meet end-user requirements, including recommended Domain and Use Case Models (TCF) based on technical specifications.
- Implement the solution within the defined framework for user requirements
- Develop and maintain IT Administration Systems (Operational Excellence)
- Liaise with client to understand and communicate the non-functional requirements for the system
- Serve as a resource to help the teams make appropriate system and component level design decisions during implementation
- Responsible for the full system development life cycle
- Design Front end graphical user interface
- Design software testing and quality assurance
- Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability and automation.
- Incorporate security requirements into design
- Support and maintain software functionality
- Integrate software with existing systems
- Review and provide input to user documentation
- Conduct User Requirement Analysis (User Orientation)
- Customize systems for individual customer needs – understanding and recommending the best customization based upon the customer’s needs (which include anticipation of their needs and explaining it in layman terms).
- Complete all valid service desk within reasonable time.
- Responsible for Future Orientation
- Adherence to standards to maximize the future investment value and minimizing costs
Requirements
• IT related degree/diploma
• Microsoft certification (MCSD) – Essential & not negotiable
• 5 years’ experience in IT Development
• 1-year experience in long term insurance industry (advantage)
• Microsoft Framework (SQL, .Net, C#, WCF, WPF, ASP.net; MVC, OOP, K2, SharePoint)
• COBIT, ITIL, ISO-IEC, ISACA
• Scripting, Programming, Interfacing
• Network, Server, Workstation, Peripherals, Security
Qualifications
None mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: R55 000 (neg)
How to Apply
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About Other Insurance Jobs in Gauteng
The Other Insurance (OI) industry is a significant sector in Gauteng, South Africa, offering a range of career opportunities for professionals with the right skills and experience. Typically, OI roles are in demand across various industries, including financial services, technology, and manufacturing, as companies seek to manage and mitigate risks associated with their operations.
Generally, OI specialists in Gauteng can expect salaries that vary widely depending on factors such as level of experience, company size, and industry sector. While broad salary ranges cannot be provided due to the variable nature of these factors, it is common for experienced OI professionals to earn between R600 000 and R1 200 000 per annum, while entry-level roles may start at around R300 000 to R500 000 per annum. However, salaries can fluctuate depending on individual circumstances.
Common skills required for OI roles in Gauteng include expertise in financial management, risk analysis, data interpretation, communication, and project management. Other essential skills often include proficiency in insurance software, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to work under pressure. Many OI professionals also hold relevant certifications or degrees in fields such as actuarial science, business administration, or economics.
The financial services sector is a significant employer of OI professionals in Gauteng, with other industries such as technology and manufacturing also commonly hiring for these roles. Other sectors that may employ OI specialists include healthcare, construction, and logistics. In terms of career development, many OI professionals in Gauteng progress to senior roles within their current organisations or move into related fields such as risk management, auditing, or claims handling.
For those seeking a career in OI, it is essential to develop a broad range of skills and experience, often through formal education and training. Many OI professionals in Gauteng have pursued certifications such as the Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (FIA) or the Chartered Insurance Practitioner (CIP). Building strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders is also crucial for success in this field.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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