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Java Developer (Banking Systems)

How2Apply Talent Network

Soweto, Gauteng

Contract

Posted 24 min ago

Contract IT & Software

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Job Description

Write clean code, review pull requests and fix what breaks at a bank's digital channels team in Soweto. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The work is in Soweto, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

The work, day to day

Pair with junior developers to unblock them
Document how your features work for support and new developers
Investigate production bugs using logs and monitoring dashboards
Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab
Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language
Build and consume REST or GraphQL APIs
Join daily stand-ups and sprint planning

You'll need

A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build
Experience writing automated tests
Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages
Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days

Nice if you have

Cloud certification on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
Docker and Kubernetes experience

What's in it for you

Laptop and data allowance
Performance bonus
Paid certification exams and learning budget

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Soweto really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio plus degree or diploma certificate.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

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

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.

Tips to get shortlisted

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