Job Description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

As a senior member of Old Mutual’s team, the incumbent will take a leadership role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex web applications, driving architectural decisions, and mentoring junior and intermediate developers.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Full-Stack Development: Lead the end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of web applications, ensuring they meet high standards for functionality, performance, and user experience.

·        Front-End Development:

Create responsive and user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Collaborate closely with the design team to maintain a seamless and visually appealing user experience.

·        Back-End Development: Manage server-side development, including the selection and use of programming languages and frameworks like Node.js, Python, Ruby, Django, etc.

·        Database Management: Design, optimize, and manage database schemas, queries, and interactions using relational and NoSQL databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.

·        Web Application Frameworks: Utilize specific web application frameworks and libraries to streamline development processes, enhance application functionality, and provide technical leadership.

·        Architecture and System Design: Drive architectural decisions, system design, and code reviews to ensure scalable and maintainable software solutions.

·        Version Control: Lead codebase management using Git or other version control systems, establishing best practices for code collaboration and version tracking.

·        Testing and Debugging: Establish testing strategies, develop unit tests, and provide expertise in debugging and optimizing code for performance and reliability.

·        API Integration: Work on integrating APIs and third-party services, focusing on security, scalability, and efficiency.

·        DevOps and Deployment: Implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud services to optimize application deployment and scaling.

·        Mentoring and Collaboration: Mentor and collaborate with junior and intermediate developers, contributing to team growth, knowledge sharing, and best practices.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

·        8+ years of experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer, with a track record of delivering complex projects.

·        Expertise in front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and experience with modern front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.

·        Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Ruby) and expertise in web application frameworks.

·        In-depth knowledge of database systems, including design, optimization, and complex query writing.

·        Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with a focus on optimizing application performance.

·        Exceptional communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.

·        Commitment to staying updated with emerging industry trends and technologies.

·        Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.

·        Previous leadership or mentorship experience within a development team

Design, code, develop, test and implement integration and supporting application development components and systems. Perform business analysis and software analysis. May coordinate projects and perform system maintenance activities. OML roles mapped to this profile are: Lead iOS Engineer, Lead Android Engineer, Senior Platform Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, RoA: Lead: Development & Customisation, Application Product Owner, Tech Lead, Web Tech Lead, Senior Analyst Programmer, OMF IT Senior Analyst Programmer, Developer2 and Technical Lead - API Development.

Responsibilities

Application Software Development

Develop the most-complex existing and new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop new applications to meet customer requirements.

Applications Software Maintenance

Monitor, identify, and correct the most-complex software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software.

Design and Conceptualization

Work effectively with cross-functional teams to conceptualize products and services, leveraging data to drive original design ideas and decisions.

Technical Developments Recommendation

Discuss and recommend more complex or innovative technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/application software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.

Application Software Road Map

Define and maintain a roadmap to facilitate application software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.

Faults Diagnosis and Correction

Provide fault isolation and resolution for complex challenges to limit and address issues promptly.

Documentation

Create and maintain complex technical and/or user documentation to a high standard.

Testing Information Technology (IT) Performance

Design and monitor the quality of website/applications software tests and respond to user emails to monitor, diagnose, and correct performance issues.

Operational Compliance

Monitor and review performance and behaviors within area of responsibility to identify and resolve noncompliance with the organization's policies and relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct.

Information Security

Lead in detecting and analyzing security incidents, including attacks, breaches, and identified vulnerabilities, and remediate any security gaps in line with the security incident management procedure.

Horizon Scanning

Explore and develop a detailed understanding of external developments or emerging issues and evaluate their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organization.

Data Collection and Analysis

Use data from a wide range of sources to analyze key themes and identify possible impacts on the business.

Analysis of "As Is" and "To Be"

Document complex "as is" and "to be" processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the "to be" capability to record accurately the change required.

Technical Database Support

Design distribution of complex database resources and provide physical modeling and design services to tune database applications for optimum performance.

Skills

Action Planning, Application Development, Business Process Design, Computer Literacy, Data Management, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Identifying Customer Needs, Information Technology (IT) Support, Market Analysis, Oral Communications, Product Development, Technical Support, Technical Troubleshooting, Test Case Management, User Requirements Documentation, Web Development

Competencies

Business Insight

Collaborates

Courage

Cultivates Innovation

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

17 April 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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