Overview
Developer Jobs in Sandton at Discovery Ltd.
Developer
About Corporate and Employee Benefits Systems
Key Purpose
To develop and implement appropriate and efficient Corporate and Employee Benefits Systems according to provided specifications, standards and procedures, using various tools and languages but within the architectural standards and guidelines as established within Discovery to obtain optimal systems performance.
Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to
- Design, develop, and maintain workflow solutions within the Sonata ecosystem.
- Analyse business process requirements and translate them into efficient workflow designs.
- Create and maintain XPDL-based workflows; strong knowledge of BPM and orchestration patterns advantageous.
- Ensure workflows are well-documented, maintainable, and scalable.
- Collaborate with business analysts and technical teams to deliver effective solutions.
- Perform troubleshooting and support for workflow issues across multiple environments.
- Maintain adherence to architectural standards and coding practices.
- Continuously improve existing workflows for efficiency and reliability.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong understanding of workflow development and orchestration tools.
- Sonata Domain Knowledge – Preferable
- Sonata Configuration Knowledge – Advantageous
- Sonata Workflow Engine/Processes – Preferable
- Proficiency with XPDL or similar process definition languages – Advantageous
- Basic programming/scripting knowledge (Java, Groovy, XML) – Advantageous
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Self-starter with accountability and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Matric/Grade 12 required
- A formal IT qualification (Diploma or Degree) preferred
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Workflow Development, preferably in the financial services domain
- Exposure to Sonata or other policy administration platforms will be a strong advantage
- Experience with workflow modelling tools and XML/XPDL
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Employment Equity
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Title: Developer
Company: Discovery Ltd.
Location: Sandton