Discovery – Corporate and Employee Benefits

Developer

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Corporate and Employee Benefits Systems

Working for Corporate and Employee Benefits Systems, you'll experience an exciting mix of creativity and innovation, within a framework of challenging objectives and a passion for delivering the best. We think work should be fun and sociable, and we want our people to get the most out of every day. Our people are chosen for their skills, knowledge, enthusiasm and attitude but above all, their belief that anything can be achieved.

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

1. Design, develop, and maintain workflow solutions within the Sonata ecosystem.
2. Analyse business process requirements and translate them into efficient workflow designs.
3. Create and maintain XPDL-based workflows; strong knowledge of BPM and orchestration patterns advantageous.
4. Ensure workflows are well-documented, maintainable, and scalable.
5. Collaborate with business analysts and technical teams to deliver effective solutions.
6. Perform troubleshooting and support for workflow issues across multiple environments.
7. Maintain adherence to architectural standards and coding practices.
8. Continuously improve existing workflows for efficiency and reliability.

Skills and Competencies

1. Strong understanding of workflow development and orchestration tools.
2. Sonata Domain Knowledge – Preferable
3. Sonata Configuration Knowledge – Advantageous
4. Sonata Workflow Engine/Processes – Preferable
5. Proficiency with XPDL or similar process definition languages – Advantageous
6. Basic programming/scripting knowledge (Java, Groovy, XML) – Advantageous
7. Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
8. Self-starter with accountability and the ability to work with minimal supervision
9. Effective written and verbal communication skills
10. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team
11. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Qualification and Experience

• 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.

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.