Permanent Java Developer | Hollard Vacancies
Job Description
Hollard Vacancies – JAVA Developer (IDIT)
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Company: Hollard
Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Information Technology
JAVA Developer (IDIT) – Hollard
Job Purpose
To design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade insurance applications using the Sapiens IDIT platform. The JAVA Developer will implement business logic, integrate systems, and support digital transformation initiatives within the short-term insurance domain. Collaboration with cross-functional teams ensures the delivery of scalable, secure, and compliant solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Application Development
- Develop and maintain Java-based applications using the Sapiens IDIT platform.
- Implement business logic for insurance modules like policy administration, claims processing, billing, and customer management.
- Customize IDIT metadata and configuration to align with client-specific workflows.
System Integration
- Build and consume RESTful and SOAP web services for third-party integrations (e.g., payment gateways, CRM, underwriting engines).
- Ensure seamless data exchange between IDIT and external platforms such as document management systems and regulatory databases.
Requirement Analysis & Solution Design
- Collaborate with business analysts and product owners to interpret insurance domain requirements.
- Translate functional requirements into technical specifications and design documents.
- Contribute to solution architecture discussions to ensure scalability, performance, and compliance.
Testing & Quality Assurance
- Develop unit, integration, and regression tests using JUnit or TestNG.
- Partner with QA teams for automated testing and defect resolution.
- Conduct peer code reviews to uphold quality and best practices.
Platform Configuration & Customization
- Configure IDIT components, including workflows, rules engines, and UI layouts.
- Extend IDIT functionality using Java plugins and custom modules.
- Optimize metadata-driven configurations for performance and maintainability.
Performance Tuning & Optimization
- Monitor application performance and identify bottlenecks.
- Optimize database queries, caching strategies, and service calls.
- Implement logging and monitoring tools for system reliability.
Security & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to data protection regulations (e.g., POPIA in South Africa).
- Apply authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms.
- Support audit and compliance reporting within the platform.
Collaboration & Agile Delivery
- Participate in Agile rituals including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Work with cross-functional teams of developers, testers, analysts, and DevOps.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipeline enhancements.
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
- Maintain technical documentation, including design specs, user guides, and deployment instructions.
- Share expertise via code walkthroughs and internal workshops.
- Stay updated on IDIT platform advancements and Java ecosystem trends.
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How to Apply
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Please note: This job posting may be closed at any time by the employer, either due to internal recruitment policies, legal requirements, or once a suitable candidate has been found. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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