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Software Engineer (Insurance Core Systems)

How2Apply Talent Network

Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

A software development house in Umlazi needs a developer who can take a ticket from idea to production. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

Write unit and integration tests before you merge
Investigate production bugs using logs and monitoring dashboards
Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind
Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab
Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language

You'll need

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

What you get

Medical aid and retirement fund
Performance bonus
Paid certification exams and learning budget
Hybrid or fully remote work

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Umlazi really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: 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.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

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