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Software Engineer (Insurance Core Systems)

How2Apply Talent Network

Somerset West, Western Cape

Internship

Posted 1 hour ago

Internship IT & Software

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Job Description

Here your code runs in production, not in a drawer: a fintech start-up in Somerset West. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll report in Somerset West. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What you'll actually do

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
Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab
Document how your features work for support and new developers
Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language
Investigate production bugs using logs and monitoring dashboards

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

Public GitHub portfolio or published app
Experience in regulated sectors such as banking or medical schemes
Docker and Kubernetes experience

What's in it for you

Laptop and data allowance
Paid certification exams and learning budget
Performance bonus

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Somerset West really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: list of projects with the tech stack you used on each, 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.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Somerset West.

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

Start your CV with your stack in one line, such as "C#, .NET 8, SQL Server, Azure", then your years on it.
Tidy your public repos before you apply; recruiters and tech leads really do open them.