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Java Developer (Banking Systems)

How2Apply Talent Network

Sandton, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 29 min ago

Full-time IT & Software

R51 000 – R76 750/month

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Job Description

Write clean code, review pull requests and fix what breaks at a software development house in Sandton. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is Sandton-based, with most of your time spent at a software development house. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What you'll actually do

Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab
Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind
Document how your features work for support and new developers
Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work

What you need

Good SQL and understanding of relational databases
Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
Experience writing automated tests
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

Nice if you have

Docker and Kubernetes experience
Public GitHub portfolio or published app
Knowledge of secure coding and the OWASP Top 10

What you get

Hybrid or fully remote work
Performance bonus
Medical aid and retirement fund

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Sandton really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): degree or diploma certificate, list of projects with the tech stack you used on each plus link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

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

For each job, name one thing you built and its impact, like "cut checkout load time by 40%".
Tidy your public repos before you apply; recruiters and tech leads really do open them.