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The Core Insurance Platform team in Santam STS (Santam Technology Services) is looking for a Lead Developer, who will be based in Bellville.

JOB DESCRIPTION As a Lead Developer, your primary responsibility extends beyond individual technical contributions. You are expected to actively mentor and provide guidance to other developers within the team. This mentorship includes sharing best practices, offering constructive feedback, and supporting the professional growth of team members.

Additionally, you play a crucial role in elevating the overall quality of the team's deliverables. By setting high standards, facilitating code reviews, and encouraging adherence to established development processes, you help ensure that the solutions delivered by the team consistently meet or exceed business requirements and quality expectations.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Adheres to defined software development lifecycles and best practice (including code standards, code reviews, source control, etc.)

Configure and develop screens and applications that meet business requirements (UI’s, business logic, rules, process flow, etc.)

Build integration / web services

Create XML payloads for integration between systems

Create test data and unit tests to ensure developed software works according to business requirement, design and specification

Prepare and produce releases of software components

Support and maintain developed applications and services

Continuous improvement of the team processes, quality of deliverables and technical standards

Provide estimates on development efforts required for sprint planning

GENERIC FUNCTIONS

Contributes and collaborates with team members across the SDLC from business analysis, design, development and testing in Agile / self-managed team environment

Identification of potential risks / issues and give input into risk plan

Provide support to other members of the Development Team and members of the Project Management team as required.

Give technical guidance to Developers in the team.

Quality Assurance

Unit and functional testing of developed software to ensure it meets cloud quality standards

Responsible for code reviews and merging artefacts.

Participate in technical issue resolution meetings

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Relevant Tertiary IT qualification and/or qualification through experience

Minimum of 7 years’ IT development experience across the systems development lifecycle

Solid experience in :

XML

Object oriented development

Web services

Experience in SQL

Experience with all phases of the software development lifecycle

Experience with Agile Methodology

Experience in integrating applications with 3rd party solutions using REST/JSON and SOAP/XML requests

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of SOLID principles / Design Patterns and their use

Working knowledge of the Atlassian Suite of products (e.g. Bamboo, JIRA, Confluence) would be advantageous

Knowledge of Agile methods, e.g. Kanban, SCRUM

Knowledge of AWS&Cloud Development advantageous

Knowledge of the short-term insurance industry is advantageous

Competent in problem solving and troubleshooting

Working effectively as a team member sharing responsibility, providing support and maintaining communication

Identifying, resolving or escalating risks, issues, dependencies, etc.

Must be able to work in a highly pressurised and dynamic environment

Investigation and analysis of information

Able to accept accountability for actions and decisions

Proven teamwork and communication skills

COMPETENCIES

Client focus

Drives Results

Flexibility and adaptability

Competent in problem solving and troubleshooting

Prioritising objectives and planning

IT Data Analysis

Project Oversight

Reporting and Administration

Quality, Compliance and Accreditation

Business Requirements Definition

Technologies

ABOUT SANTAM Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. As a large, diversified, and expanding company, we are committed to transformation and growth. While our headquarters are in South Africa, we are rapidly extending our presence into emerging markets across Africa and Asia.

With a client base of over 1 million policyholders, Santam serves individuals, commercial enterprises, specialist business owners, and institutions—including 80 of the Top 100 companies listed on the JSE. Our commitment to Insurance, Good and Proper goes beyond just providing cover—we offer peace of mind, ensuring our clients can focus on living in the moment, not worrying about the unexpected. Because at Santam, we believe the freedom toseize every day is worth protecting.

People drive our business, and we are committed to attracting the best talent, whether for permanent roles or short-term opportunities.

Santam is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities. We are dedicated to neuro-inclusivity and fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Take the next step in your career—apply now and be part of a company that’s shaping the future of insurance. This is Freedom!

TIPS&TRICKS Getting ready for your interview There is not just one way to be successful at Santam, nor is there one way to interview with us. Interviewing is a two-way process - it helps us learn about you, and it helps you learn about us, our people, and what you could do here.

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