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Software Engineer (Insurance Core Systems)

How2Apply Talent Network

Epping, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

Here your code runs in production, not in a drawer: an e-commerce platform in Epping. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Epping, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What you'll actually do

Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
Build and consume REST or GraphQL APIs
Write unit and integration tests before you merge
Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language

What you need

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

What you get

Laptop and data allowance
Hybrid or fully remote work
Performance bonus

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: list of projects with the tech stack you used on each plus degree or diploma certificate.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
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 Epping; 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.

Before you hit apply

Expect a take-home or live coding test, so practise with a timer in the language you listed.
Start your CV with your stack in one line, such as "C#, .NET 8, SQL Server, Azure", then your years on it.