Java Developer (Banking Systems)

How2Apply Talent Network
Paarl, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 6 hours ago
Full-time IT & Software
R60 500 – R86 250/month
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Job Description

You'll build and ship features that real users touch every day, for a logistics software company in Paarl. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is in Paarl (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What your day looks like

  • Build and consume REST or GraphQL APIs
  • Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
  • Review teammates' pull requests with useful comments
  • Pair with junior developers to unblock them
  • Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind
  • Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab
  • Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work

What you need

  • 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
  • You can explain technical choices to non-technical people
  • Good SQL and understanding of relational databases
  • Experience writing automated tests
  • Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages

Nice if you have

  • Public GitHub portfolio or published app
  • Cloud certification on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
  • Docker and Kubernetes experience

What's in it for you

  • Performance bonus
  • Paid certification exams and learning budget
  • Hybrid or fully remote work

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: list of projects with the tech stack you used on each plus link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. 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 Paarl; 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.

Before you hit apply

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

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Job details
SalaryR60 500 – R86 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPaarl, Western Cape
CategoryIT & Software
Experience6+ years
Posted9 November 2026
Closing Date16 December 2026
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