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Java Developer (Banking Systems) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network

Montague Gardens, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

An e-commerce platform in Montague Gardens needs a developer who can take a ticket from idea to production. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Location: Montague Gardens, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

The work, day to day

Build and consume REST or GraphQL APIs
Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language
Investigate production bugs using logs and monitoring dashboards
Write unit and integration tests before you merge

Must-haves

Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
You can explain technical choices to non-technical people
Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages
Good SQL and understanding of relational databases
A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build

What you get

Paid certification exams and learning budget
Hybrid or fully remote work
Laptop and data allowance
Performance bonus

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: degree or diploma certificate, link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio plus list of projects with the tech stack you used on each.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Montague Gardens.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

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.