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Junior Software Developer (Graduate Programme)

How2Apply Talent Network

Sandton, Gauteng

Contract

Posted 2 hours ago

Contract IT & Software

R46 000 – R68 000/month

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Job Description

You'll build and ship features that real users touch every day, for an insurance company software team in Sandton. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Location: Sandton, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Document how your features work for support and new developers
Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind
Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language
Investigate production bugs using logs and monitoring dashboards
Pair with junior developers to unblock them

You'll need

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

Nice if you have

Docker and Kubernetes experience
Experience in regulated sectors such as banking or medical schemes
Knowledge of secure coding and the OWASP Top 10

What's in it for you

Medical aid and retirement fund
Paid certification exams and learning budget
Performance bonus
Laptop and data allowance

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): list of projects with the tech stack you used on each, 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.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Sandton; 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.
Tidy your public repos before you apply; recruiters and tech leads really do open them.