Software Engineer (Insurance Core Systems)

How2Apply Talent Network
Worcester, Western Cape
Contract
Posted 4 days ago
Contract IT & Software
R55 750 – R84 250/month
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Job Description

You'll build and ship features that real users touch every day, for a logistics software company in Worcester. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Worcester, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

The work, day to day

  • Join daily stand-ups and sprint planning
  • Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
  • Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
  • Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab
  • Build and consume REST or GraphQL APIs
  • Document how your features work for support and new developers
  • Review teammates' pull requests with useful comments

Must-haves

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

What's in it for you

  • Laptop and data allowance
  • Performance bonus
  • Medical aid and retirement fund

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: list of projects with the tech stack you used on each plus link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

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

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How to stand out

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

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Job details
SalaryR55 750 – R84 250/month
Job TypeContract
LocationWorcester, Western Cape
CategoryIT & Software
Experience5+ years
Posted23 September 2026
Closing Date21 October 2026
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