Jobs
>
Cape Town

    Applications Developer - Cape Town, South Africa - LifeCheq

    LifeCheq
    LifeCheq Cape Town, South Africa

    2 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Full time
    Description
    The Opportunity

    One of the biggest untapped markets in fintech is personal financial advice. It's also one of the toughest domains to crack. If you're looking to build a successful career and make an impact on the lives of many South Africans, this opportunity is for you.

    What are we all about?

    LifeCheq is a fintech company specializing in personal finance, operating throughout South Africa. Our distinct approach to financial advice and our market-leading advice platform has redefined the category. We're gearing up to scale our operations significantly in an exciting new chapter.

    Our technology touches consumers, financial advisors and large enterprise institutions. The vision for our advice platform is to become one of the most transformative technology platforms in South Africa's financial services landscape. In this role, you will be a pivotal player at an important point in our journey.

    We mainly use Clojure for our backend, supplemented by ClojureScript and TypeScript for our frontends.

    Our business is funded by reputable institutional investors including Futuregrowth, African Rainbow Capital and Naspers Foundry.

    Your responsibilities
    • Build client tools using inhouse LifeCheq software and scripts written in Clojure/Clojurescript.
    • Write, test, and deploy high-quality code using modern development practices and technologies to build and maintain models for use in client tools.
    • Develop and build financial models and advice tools for use in advisor and client applications.
    • Maintain and debug tools made.
    • Work with UI/UX designers to enhance the user interface and user experience of the platform, making it user-friendly for both internal and external users.
    • Integrate models, calculations, and algorithms into the platform to support pricing, risk assessment, and product development.
    • Analyze and interpret data, and statistical information to inform software design and functionality.
    • Analyze and research opportunities in the market in order to develop new products or streamline existing product offerings.
    • Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies, and apply your expertise to drive innovation.
    • Interact with internal and external clients to assess needs and provide solutions.
    What skills you'll bring
    • An actuarial qualification or a degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field;
    • Strong coding skills in languages like, Clojure/Clojurescript, Python, R or similar languages;
    • Proficiency in data analysis, statistical modeling, and risk assessment;
    • Good knowledge of financial products.
    What will set you apart from others
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment
    • Exposure to Financial Services industry
    • Experience in financial products development
    • A passion to create valuable insurance and investment solutions
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Strong communication and collaboration abilities
    What It's Like To Work Here

    You will collaborate with agile cross-functional squads, which include backend engineers, machine learning engineers, financial experts, and designers. Each squad has a clear focus on customer-centric goals and the autonomy to achieve them.

    We take your professional growth seriously We will work with you to map out your success plan and provide an opportunity to fast-track your career while making a genuine difference.

    This is a full time, remote position. We need you to be fluent in English, and be able to work core hours (10:00 to 16:00) for a GMT+2 time zone.

    Employee Equity candidates are preferred.
  • Cape Peninsula University of Technology

    Lecturer: Applications Development

    1 week ago

    Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cape Town, South Africa

    Faculty- Informatics & Design- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Informatics & Design -> Information Technology- Campus/ Location- District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)- Job Type- Permanent- Occupational Function- Academic- Number of Positions- 1- ...

  • FirstRand

    Application Development Manager

    1 week ago

    FirstRand Cape Town, South Africa

    Job Description · To manage and guide the Information Technology team by providing strategic solutions to effectively meet the business strategic objectives and goals · - Provide input into the budgeting process and monitor utilisation for the financial year according to the oper ...

  • Cape Peninsula University of Technology

    Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer: Applications Development

    1 week ago

    Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cape Town, South Africa

    Faculty- Informatics & Design- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Informatics & Design -> Information Technology- Campus/ Location- District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)- Job Type- Permanent- Occupational Function- Academic- Number of Positions- 1- ...

  • Dimension Data

    Lead Application Developer

    6 days ago

    Dimension Data Cape Town, South Africa temporary

    As a Lead Application Developer, you'll be responsible for the development of high-level applications using Java and .Net Framework. You will also provide technical support to other members of the team by helping them troubleshoot issues with their application software. You shoul ...

  • Dimension Data

    Senior Application Developer

    3 days ago

    Dimension Data Cape Town, South Africa temporary

    Translating user requirements into the design and development of customized applications in Agile environment . · ...

  • DLK Group

    Lead Application Developer

    3 days ago

    DLK Group Cape Town, South Africa Contract

    Job Description · Design, develop and deploy programs from program specifications. · Construct and implement application programs. · Construct / develop programs including coding, testing, and debugging. · Ensure documentation of code / classes. · Designing application prototype ...

  • PBT Group

    Java Application Developers

    2 days ago

    PBT Group Cape Town, South Africa

    PBT Group has an opportunity for Java Developers to develop and codify application and software solutions that are bespoke, innovative and sustainable. · Experience: · 3+ years Java experience. · Strong back end (Java) and front end (React/JavaScript) development skills · Strong ...

  • DLK Group

    Senior Application Developer

    3 days ago

    DLK Group Cape Town, South Africa Contract

    Job Description · Translating user requirements into the design anddevelopment of customized applications in an agile environment. · Develop and implement software applications usingMicrosoft .NET technologies. · Design, code, test, debug, and deploy applicationsin accordance wi ...

  • DLK Group (PTY) Ltd

    Lead Application Developer

    3 days ago

    DLK Group (PTY) Ltd Cape Town, South Africa

    · Design, develop and deploy programs from program specifications. · Construct and implement application programs. · Construct / develop programs including coding, testing, and debugging. · Ensure documentation of code / classes. · Designing application prototypes. · Coordinate ...

  • DLK Group (PTY) Ltd

    Senior Application Developer

    3 days ago

    DLK Group (PTY) Ltd Cape Town, South Africa

    Translating user requirements into the design and development of customized applications in an agile environment. · Develop and implement software applications using Microsoft .NET technologies. · Design, code, test, debug, and deploy applications in accordance with project requi ...

  • DLK Group (PTY) Ltd

    Intermediate/Junior Application Developer

    3 days ago

    DLK Group (PTY) Ltd Cape Town, South Africa

    Translating user requirements into the design and development of customized applications in an agile environment. · Requirements · Tertiary qualification in Computer Science and/or Software Engineering and/or Information Systems and/or Information Technology and/or related techni ...

  • IOCO

    Analyst Developer: TAX application

    6 days ago

    IOCO Cape Town, South Africa

    We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Analyst Developer to join our team, specializing in the development and maintenance of TAX (SAR) and Credit Transfers (KOS) applications. The Analyst Developer will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and supporting software solu ...

  • DLK Group

    Intermediate/Junior Application Developer

    6 days ago

    DLK Group Cape Town, South Africa Contract

    Job Description · Translating user requirements into the design anddevelopment of customized applications in an agile environment. · Requirements · Tertiary qualification in ComputerScience and/or Software Engineering and/or Information Systems and/orInformation Technology and/ ...

  • TB HIV Care

    Power Platform Application Developer

    3 days ago

    TB HIV Care Cape Town, South Africa

    TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young wome ...

  • IOCO

    Analyst Developer: Collections applications

    3 days ago

    IOCO Cape Town, South Africa

    We are looking for a talented Analyst Developer to join our team, specializing in the development and maintenance of Collections applications, including SSO (Single Sign-On), KAS (Key Account Servicing), DEB (Debt Management), and CRA (Credit Risk Assessment). The Analyst Develop ...

  • SabenzaIT

    Senior Business Application Developer

    4 days ago

    SabenzaIT Cape Town, South Africa Full time

    We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Business Applications Developer to join our dynamic team in Cape Town. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the development and maintenance of critical business applications tailored to the unique needs of our clients in t ...

  • IOCO

    Lead Developer: Policy administration applications

    2 days ago

    IOCO Cape Town, South Africa

    We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Developer to join our team, specializing in Policy Administration Applications. As the Lead Developer, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of software solutions that support policy ad ...

  • amplify5

    Tech Support Advisor

    6 days ago

    amplify5 Cape Town, South Africa

    Bien sure que Oui · Chez amplify5, nous ne cessons jamais de nous développer C'est pourquoi nous avons une opportunité passionnante pour de nouveaux collègues de rejoindre notre entreprise en pleine croissance. · Parlez-vous français ? Vous avez de l'expérience en support techniq ...

  • LexisNexis

    Software Engineering Technical Lead

    3 days ago

    LexisNexis Cape Town, South Africa

    BASIC FUNCTIONS: This position provides assistance and input to management, develops and leads large multifunctional development activities, solves complex technical problems, writes complex code for computer systems, and serves as a senior source of expertise. The position may a ...

  • Cape Peninsula University of Technology

    3 X Lecturer: Applied Legal Studies

    1 week ago

    Cape Peninsula University of Technology Cape Town, South Africa

    Faculty- Business and Management Sciences- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Business and Management Sciences -> Unit for Applied Law- Campus/ Location- District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)- Job Type- Permanent- Occupational Function- Academic- Nu ...