Analyst Developer (.Net)

Date: 25 Feb 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

Company: Sanlam Group

Who are we?

Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients’ investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.

What will you do?

Job Purpose

The Analyst Developer will be responsible for advanced technical solution design and implementation (.NET/C# & SQL) team support, technical excellence, and innovation.

Key Outcomes

The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Analyst Developer (.net):

Delivery: Technical solution design and implementation (.Net & SQL)

Advanced technical solution design, code, test and debug software according to the functional requirements and in alignment with Glacier’s standards and best practices
Analyse, diagnose and resolve errors related to WEB sites & WEB services
Suggest initiatives to increase throughput and quality
Technical re-design of key components with performance concerns that pose business risk
Ensure performance tuning and memory profiling are completed before code is deployed to production
Collaborate on source control configurations and release management
Compile technical documentation when required
Do research with factual evidence in problem solving
Comply to QA (quality assurance) process to ensure a high standard of code delivery

Ensure environment stability

Ensure stability of all systems the team is responsible for
Collaborating on stability of Application and Database server environments with other delivery teams
Assist with system monitoring and optimization

Collaborating with Design and architecture teams

Assist with SQL database design, optimization, and implementation modelling
Implementing process and system efficiencies
Involvement in strategic project initiatives
Implementing POC (proof of concept) initiatives
Technical liaison across teams
Involvement in future Web applications strategy
Research, evaluate and recommend software products
Provide input on enhancing of coding principles, standards, and best practices
Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as required

Qualifications and Experience

BSc. Computer Science or similar, relevant IT qualification
Minimum 6 to 8 years of relevant experience – with at least 3 years’ experience in web development, using C#, ASP.NET Razor, MVC & Angular/React, 3 years SQL development experience, and 3 years’ experience in performance tuning
Solid experience in UI development using HTML5, CSS, JQuery and other popular JavaScript libraries
Solid experience in Object Oriented analysis and design
Solid experience in API development
Solid experience in queueing services using Rabbit MQ
Experience using .NET Core, SSRS and SSIS will be advantageous
Prior experience in an investment environment would be preferred

Competencies

Client focus
Cultivates innovation
Collaborates
Being resilient
Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
Strong planning and organising skills
Innovative thinking
Sound decision-making skills
Excellent time/priority management skills
Communicate effectively and clearly, in writing and verbally, in one-on-one and group presentation situations
Flexible approach and ability to adapt
Ability to translate technology into understandable concepts
Experience of working effectively as part of a team
Ability to multi-task

Attributes

Positive, enthusiastic attitude
Teamwork
Ability to work under pressure
Honesty, integrity and respect
Self-starter and self confidence

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification and Experience

Degree or Diploma with 8 to 10 years related experience.

Knowledge and Skills

Business Requirements Definition

IT Data Analysis

Reporting and Administration

Quality, Compliance and Accreditation

Business Analysis

Personal Attributes

Organisational savvy - Contributing through others

Manages complexity - Contributing through others

Plans and aligns - Contributing through others

Optimises work processes - Contributing through others

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Being resilient - Contributing through others

Collaborates - Contributing through others

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others

Customer focus - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.