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Software Engineer (Insurance Core Systems)

How2Apply Talent Network

Mbombela, Mpumalanga

Contract

Posted 1 hour ago

Contract IT & Software

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Job Description

Here your code runs in production, not in a drawer: an insurance company software team in Mbombela. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind
Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language
Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
Write unit and integration tests before you merge
Document how your features work for support and new developers
Review teammates' pull requests with useful comments
Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work

Must-haves

Commercial experience in at least one of PHP, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript
Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
Good SQL and understanding of relational databases
Experience writing automated tests
A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build

Helpful, not essential

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

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Mbombela really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: 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.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Mbombela; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

For each job, name one thing you built and its impact, like "cut checkout load time by 40%".
Expect a take-home or live coding test, so practise with a timer in the language you listed.