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Java Developer (Banking Systems)

How2Apply Talent Network

Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Posted 2 hours ago

Contract IT & Software

R39 000 – R63 750/month

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Job Description

Write clean code, review pull requests and fix what breaks at an insurance company software team in Newcastle. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What your day looks like

Investigate production bugs using logs and monitoring dashboards
Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
Document how your features work for support and new developers
Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab
Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language

You'll need

You can explain technical choices to non-technical people
A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build
Commercial experience in at least one of PHP, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript
Experience writing automated tests
Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
Good SQL and understanding of relational databases

Helpful, not essential

Cloud certification on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
Experience in regulated sectors such as banking or medical schemes

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Newcastle really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): list of projects with the tech stack you used on each, degree or diploma certificate plus link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Newcastle; 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.

How to stand out

For each job, name one thing you built and its impact, like "cut checkout load time by 40%".
Start your CV with your stack in one line, such as "C#, .NET 8, SQL Server, Azure", then your years on it.