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Junior Software Developer (Graduate Programme) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

R36 500 – R62 250/month

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Job Description

A bank's digital channels team in Cape Town CBD needs a developer who can take a ticket from idea to production. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Cape Town CBD, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

The work, day to day

Pair with junior developers to unblock them
Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind
Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab

Must-haves

Good SQL and understanding of relational databases
Commercial experience in at least one of PHP, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript
Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages
You can explain technical choices to non-technical people
Experience writing automated tests
Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days

Extra points for

Knowledge of secure coding and the OWASP Top 10
Docker and Kubernetes experience

On offer

Paid certification exams and learning budget
Performance bonus
Hybrid or fully remote work
Medical aid and retirement fund

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Cape Town CBD really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): degree or diploma certificate plus list of projects with the tech stack you used on each.
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 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Cape Town CBD; 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

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.