Java Developer (Banking Systems)

How2Apply Talent Network
Mamelodi, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Full-time IT & Software
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Job Description

Write clean code, review pull requests and fix what breaks at a software development house in Mamelodi. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Mamelodi. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What you'll actually do

  • Build and consume REST or GraphQL APIs
  • Investigate production bugs using logs and monitoring dashboards
  • Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind
  • Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
  • Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language
  • Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
  • Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab

You'll need

  • Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
  • Experience writing automated tests
  • Good SQL and understanding of relational databases
  • A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build
  • Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages
  • Commercial experience in at least one of PHP, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript

Helpful, not essential

  • Cloud certification on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
  • Knowledge of secure coding and the OWASP Top 10
  • Public GitHub portfolio or published app

On offer

  • Laptop and data allowance
  • Medical aid and retirement fund
  • Paid certification exams and learning budget

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: degree or diploma certificate plus list of projects with the tech stack you used on each.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Mamelodi; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Tidy your public repos before you apply; recruiters and tech leads really do open them.
  • Expect a take-home or live coding test, so practise with a timer in the language you listed.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationMamelodi, Gauteng
CategoryIT & Software
Experience1+ years
Posted12 November 2026
Closing Date10 December 2026
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