SUMMARY:
VB.NET Developer
POSITION INFO:
Zensar Technologies is a leading digital solutions and technology services company that specializes in partnering with global organizations across industries on their Digital Transformation journey. Zensar’s comprehensive range of digital and technology services and solutions enables its customers to achieve new thresholds of business performance. Zensar helps clients deliberate not only on executing Digital initiatives but on realizing the Return on Digital®. Zensar has offices in over eighteen countries with more than 10,000 employees across the globe.
• Role : VB.NET Developer
• Location : Johannesburg
• Duration : 12 Months renewal
1. APPOINTMENT
Reports to the IT Business Applications Manager
2. PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Developer is responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, execution and day to day tasks associated with development required on key applications within and its partner ecosystem, ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.
The Developer is responsible for the development, testing and implementation of business requirements specified by the business analysts. The position combines analysis responsibility with solid hands-on technical expertise. The developer is responsible for adherence to service levels, end-user satisfaction, and continuous service improvement along with process adherence, coding principles and applications technical management on a day to day basis.
3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
is currently looking for a web developer with 3 years or more in C# and/or Visual Basic.Net and SQL
Experience in developing web-based applications is key. Database experience is a necessity with an understanding of stored procedures and triggers in SQL Server or Oracle. The ideal candidate must have strong analytical abilities and be able to problem solve and troubleshoot. Academic qualifications are less important than a proven track record of developing enterprise software solutions. Insurance system experience will be beneficial, but above all, we want individuals with a passion for IT.
4. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Relevant B Degree
• Knowledge of Project Management (PMBOK, Prince II, Agile) principles would be advantageous
• Experience of both the theoretical and practical aspects of applications management
• Direct work experience in a development role specialising in VB.net and SQL (3 years)
• Proven experience in development and related delivery
• Proven understanding of development methodologies and languages
• Experience with insurer and broker systems especially System A, but also others such as Brolink, CIMS, Grail, evolve etc
• Demonstrable experience with the scope of services of development, managing time and task prioritisation as well as urgency, status update reporting where applicable
• Good knowledge of business application development methodologies in html, csx, java, ajax, C#.net, VB.net and ASP.net with SQL server, scripting, testing, preferably in the short-term insurance field.
• Experience in a variety of data integration technologies – ETL, flat files, XML, SOAP, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of goals and the interdependencies of functional departments and groups (in the insurance industry)
• Knowledge and ability to direct business analysts with the usage of information technology services to accomplish their work requirements and deliverables
• Knowledge of informational technology disciplines; e.g., software applications, networks, servers and interfaces, production operations, quality assurance and systems management, testing, development methodologies etc.
• Excellent written, oral, instructional, presentation, and interpersonal skills focused on motivation and positive attitude
• Highly self-motivated, directed, and change oriented and works with a sense of urgency. Takes pride in their work.
• Ability to handle confrontation with appropriate grace, professionalism, cordiality, and firmness, and manage/resolve disputes appropriately
• Ability to communicate concepts in elegant, concise, eloquent form to cross-functional departments or teams verbally, in writing, and through pictures or diagrams when appropriate
• A self-starter who is pro-active by nature.
5 KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Provides delivery and support to the IT Applications Manager to deliver IT services
• Assesses business needs to provide functional solutions that meet specified requirements, including analysis of opportunities in order to take advantage of the potential within the current applications suite
• Communicates related developmental needs within the department and collaborates with other teams and vendors on required development and enhancements needs
• Assists with the release process for applications which includes effective department wide and end user communication
• Assists in managing testing scripts and identifies opportunities for improvement
• Negotiates resolution of conflicting requirements across other business units, brokers and/or departments through business analysts or application manager
• Provides regular one-on-one feedback to all members of the team and to the IT Applications Manager
• Evaluates the contents of development requests on an ongoing basis and make recommendations on end user staff development.
• Provides honest assessment of any team performance problems as needed in a polite manner in a team meeting or in a one on one
• Manages delivery and SLAs by guiding change requests, problem management, maintenance, and enhancement tickets raised by business analysts for assigned applications
• Develops relevant metrics, measures and publishes the performance of the services provided and enables continuous improvement activities in collaboration with peer groups
• Works closely with all other IT personnel in identifying, evaluating, selecting, and implementing specific processes and technologies that support the business’s plans and IT strategy
• Ensure full adherence to policies and procedures that are compliant with industry and regulatory policies
Best Regards
Veeresh Talanki | Talent Acquisition
Zensar (Africa) Holdings (Pty) Ltd | 155 West Street Sandton
Rivonia, 2128, Sandton | Johannesburg
DLF Cyber City 9th Floor | Hyderabad, Telangana-----| India
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