MiWay is looking for a Java Developer to join our Insure Life Systems Architecture team. Your core responsibility will be to design and implement robust, scalable, and optimally performing systems using Java-related technologies according to provided specifications, standards, and procedures, while ensuring compliance with architectural standards. You will contribute to Discovery’s core purpose of making people healthier and enhancing their lives by building reliable and high-quality applications.

What You'll Do

Translate business requirements into technical designs adhering to Discovery Insure processes, standards, and guidelines, taking cognisance of performance, security and scalability requirements.
Liaise with relevant parties where clarification of business requirements or resolution to technical issues is needed.
Research and find effective solutions to technical issues that arise.
Estimate development timelines based on business requirements.
Construct robust, maintainable, scalable, optimally performing system code in line with technical specifications, following prescribed process, standards and procedures.
Conduct unit testing and fix any defects found.
Verify build stability and quality with the development team before releasing to the test team, aiming to release with zero defects.
Assist the Business Analyst in ensuring the test pack includes relevant scenarios and test data.
Consult and assist in reviewing risk / impact of defects found in testing, and assist with fixing where necessary.
Assist system users with technical support issues and handle according to defined procedures.
Analyse root cause of system errors (data errors, performance and stability issues).
Actively coach other developers to understand and apply the Insure coding and architectural standards correctly, as well as any technologies in use.
Perform code reviews to ensure logical correctness, maintainability, scalability, performance, compliance with architectural standards and frameworks.
Assist in identifying training needs of team members.
Keep abreast of current technological trends and how these might be applied in the Discovery environment.
Constantly improve knowledge of the various applications, their functionalities and data models.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining production Java applications.
Strong ability to translate complex business needs into clean, scalable technical designs.
Expertise in writing high-quality, performant, and maintainable system code.
Experience with the full development lifecycle, including unit testing, defect resolution, and code reviews.
Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and perform root cause analysis on complex system issues.
Excellent collaboration skills to work with stakeholders, analysts, and other developers.
A coaching mindset and experience mentoring peers on standards and best practices.
A commitment to continuous learning and keeping up with technological advancements.

Technical Stack

Java

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Insure Life Systems Architecture team within Discovery. We foster a fast-paced and dynamic environment that enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. We are passionate about innovating to achieve success and ignite positive change.