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Software Engineer (Insurance Core Systems)

How2Apply Talent Network

Midrand, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time IT & Software

R41 250 – R58 000/month

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Job Description

Write clean code, review pull requests and fix what breaks at a bank's digital channels team in Midrand. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Midrand. Relocation is not covered for this one. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

What your day looks like

Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab
Build and consume REST or GraphQL APIs
Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind
Pair with junior developers to unblock them
Join daily stand-ups and sprint planning

What you need

A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build
Good SQL and understanding of relational databases
Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages
Commercial experience in at least one of PHP, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript
Experience writing automated tests

Helpful, not essential

Cloud certification on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
Docker and Kubernetes experience
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
Hybrid or fully remote work

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: 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.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

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

How to stand out

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