Junior Software Developer (Graduate Programme) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network
Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 11 hours ago
Full-time IT & Software
R60 500 – R79 000/month
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Job Description

A bank's digital channels team in Johannesburg CBD needs a developer who can take a ticket from idea to production. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll be based at a bank's digital channels team in Johannesburg CBD. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

The work, day to day

  • Write unit and integration tests before you merge
  • Join daily stand-ups and sprint planning
  • Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
  • Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab
  • Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language
  • Document how your features work for support and new developers

You'll need

  • Good SQL and understanding of relational databases
  • A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build
  • Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages
  • Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
  • Commercial experience in at least one of PHP, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript

Extra points for

  • Knowledge of secure coding and the OWASP Top 10
  • Public GitHub portfolio or published app

What's in it for you

  • Performance bonus
  • Medical aid and retirement fund
  • Paid certification exams and learning budget

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio, list of projects with the tech stack you used on each plus degree or diploma certificate.
  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 6 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Johannesburg CBD.

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How to stand out

  • 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 – R79 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationJohannesburg CBD, Gauteng
CategoryIT & Software
Experience7+ years
Posted3 October 2026
Closing Date29 October 2026
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