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Software Engineer (Insurance Core Systems) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network

Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng

Internship

Posted 1 hour ago

Internship IT & Software

R31 750 – R56 500/month

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Job Description

Write clean code, review pull requests and fix what breaks at a fintech start-up in Johannesburg CBD. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

This post is in Johannesburg CBD (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What your day looks like

Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
Document how your features work for support and new developers
Pair with junior developers to unblock them
Review teammates' pull requests with useful comments
Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind

You'll need

Good SQL and understanding of relational databases
Experience writing automated tests
Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages
A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build
Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
You can explain technical choices to non-technical people

On offer

Hybrid or fully remote work
Laptop and data allowance
Medical aid and retirement fund
Performance bonus

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Johannesburg CBD really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio, degree or diploma certificate plus list of projects with the tech stack you used on each.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Johannesburg 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.

Before you hit apply

For each job, name one thing you built and its impact, like "cut checkout load time by 40%".
Tidy your public repos before you apply; recruiters and tech leads really do open them.