Job Description

Who are we?
Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clientsxe2x80x99 investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.



What will you do?

The Analyst Developer in IT Acquisitions (Team Phoenix) will be responsible for advanced technical solution design and implementation (.NET/C# & SQL), team support, technical excellence and innovation.
Key outcomes


The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Analyst Developer (.net):

• Delivery : Technical solution design and implementation (.Net)
• Advanced technical solution design , code, test and debug software according to the functional requirements and in alignment with Glacierxe2x80x99s standards and best practices
• Analyse, diagnose and resolve errors related to WEB sites & WEB services
• Suggest initiatives to increase throughput and quality
• Technical re-design of key components with performance concerns that pose business risk
• Ensure performance tuning and memory profiling are completed before code is deployed to production
• Collaborate on source control configurations and release management
• Compile technical documentation when required
• Do research with factual evidence in problem solving
• Mentorship and coaching
• Guide team development efforts towards successful project delivery on time
• Comply to QA (quality assurance) process to ensure a high standard of code delivery
• Participate in discussions in the .NET forum
• Ensure environment stability
• Ensure stability of WEB sites & Web services
• Collaborating on stability of Application and Database server environments with other delivery teams
• Assist with system monitoring and optimization during aftercare

• Collaborating with Design and Architecture teams
• Assist with SQL database design, optimization and implementation modelling
• Implementing process and system efficiencies
• Involvement in strategic project initiatives
• Implementing POC (proof of concept) initiatives
• Technical liaison across teams
• Involvement in future Web applications strategy
• Research, evaluate and recommend software products
• Provide input on enhancing of coding principles, standards and best practices
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as required

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualifications and experience

• BSc. Computer Science or similar, relevant IT qualification
• At least 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in web development, using C#, Angular, React
• Solid experience in UI development using HTML5, CSS, JQuery and other popular JavaScript libraries
• Solid experience in Object Oriented analysis and design
• Solid experience in WCF, Web services and WebAPI
• Solid experience in Entity Framework
• At least 3 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in performance tuning
• Prior experience in an investment environment would be preferred.

Competencies

• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Strong planning and organising skills
• Sound decision-making skills
• Excellent time/priority management skills
• Communicate effectively and clearly, in writing and verbally, in one-on-one and group presentation situations
• Flexible approach and ability to adapt
• Ability to translate technology into understandable concepts
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task

Attributes

• Positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Honesty, integrity and respect
• Inter-personal skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure
• Professional work standards

Qualification and Experience

Degree or Diploma with 9 to 10 years related experience.


Knowledge and Skills

IT Data Analysis
Project Oversight
Reporting and Administration
Quality, Compliance and Accreditation
Business Requirements Definition


Personal Attributes

Organisational savvy - Contributing through others
Manages complexity - Contributing through others
Plans and aligns - Contributing through others
Optimises work processes - Contributing through others


Build a successful career with us

Wexe2x80x99re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future xe2x80x93 your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters xe2x80x93 Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office xe2x80x93 the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.


Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
Customer focus - Contributing through others
Drives results - Contributing through others
Collaborates - Contributing through others
Being resilient - Contributing through others


Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.


Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.