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Software Engineer (Insurance Core Systems)

How2Apply Talent Network

Pretoria East, Gauteng

Internship

Posted 1 day ago

Internship IT & Software

R60 500 – R84 750/month

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Job Description

An e-commerce platform in Pretoria East needs a developer who can take a ticket from idea to production. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll report in Pretoria East. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

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

Must-haves

A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build
Experience writing automated tests
Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
You can explain technical choices to non-technical people
Commercial experience in at least one of PHP, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript

Nice if you have

Experience in regulated sectors such as banking or medical schemes
Public GitHub portfolio or published app
Knowledge of secure coding and the OWASP Top 10

On offer

Laptop and data allowance
Hybrid or fully remote work
Performance bonus

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio, 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 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Pretoria East; 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.
Expect a take-home or live coding test, so practise with a timer in the language you listed.