Junior Platform Engineer

Old Mutual Limited; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Limited in Durban seeks a Junior Platform Engineer to join our technology team. You will help develop, configure, and maintain platform functionality, support integrations, and contribute to reliable, scalable software solutions that drive business objectives.

Collaborate with developers, analysts, and DevOps to monitor performance, resolve issues, and participate in Agile ceremonies. The role suits a motivated coder with a Diploma or degree and 1–3 years of software delivery

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of software development, application support, or platform engineering experience.
• Exposure to enterprise applications, system integrations, or software delivery environments.
• Experience in Agile delivery teams is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain platform functionality and system enhancements.
• Support integrations and data services; troubleshoot defects and performance issues.
• Contribute to code reviews, technical design discussions, and SDLC activities.
• Collaborate with DevOps, analysts, and developers to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

Java

C#

Python

SQL

APIs

Git

Cloud

Education

National Diploma/ Degree in CS/ IT

Tools

Azure/AWS/GCP

Job description

## Junior Platform EngineerApply: Durban: Full time: Posted Today: JR-83831**Let's Write Africa's Story Together!**Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.**Job Description**About the Role We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Junior Platform Engineer to join our growing technology team. This role is ideal for an individual with a passion for software development, enterprise platforms, and system optimization. The successful candidate will help support, enhance, and maintain business-critical platforms while ensuring high levels of stability, performance, reliability, and availability. Working closely with developers, business analysts, solution specialists, DevOps engineers, and support teams, the Junior Platform Engineer will contribute to platform enhancements, technical problem-solving, integration development, and the delivery of scalable software solutions that support business objectives.**Key Responsibilities** **Platform Development & Enhancement** • Develop, configure, and maintain platform functionality and systemenhancements. • Support the implementation of new features, integrations, and businessrequirements. • Assist with application configuration, customization, and developmentactivities. • Contribute to continuous improvement and platform modernization initiatives. **Platform Stability & Support** • Monitor platform performance, health, and availability. • Investigate and resolve application defects, incidents, and performanceissues. • Participate in root cause analysis and implementation of preventativesolutions. • Support platform maintenance activities and production support requirements. **Software Engineering** • Develop high-quality, maintainable, and scalable software solutions. • Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions. • Support all phases of the software development lifecycle. • Ensure development standards, security principles, and best practices arefollowed. **Integration & Data Services** • Support and develop system integrations and APIs. • Assist with troubleshooting and resolving integration issues. • Ensure reliable and secure data exchange between systems and platforms. **Performance & Optimization** • Identify opportunities to improve platform performance and reliability. • Support optimization and tuning of applications and services. • Contribute to reducing technical debt and improving maintainability. **Collaboration** • Work closely with business and technical teams to deliver platform solutions. • Participate in Agile ceremonies and delivery activities. • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge-sharing initiatives.**Minimum Requirements** **Qualifications** • National Diploma, Degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field. **Experience** •1-3 years' experience in software development, application support, platform engineering, or a related technical role. •Exposure to enterprise applications, system integrations, or software delivery environments. •Experience working in Agile delivery teams will be advantageous. **Technical Knowledge** •Basic proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, .NET, JavaScript, Python). •Understanding of APIs, integrations, and software development principles. •Experience with SQL and relational databases. •Familiarity with Git or other source control tools. •Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is advantageous. •Understanding of application support, troubleshooting, and performance optimization concepts. **Competencies** •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. •Passion for software engineering and platform technologies. •Excellent communication and collaboration skills. •Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies. •Strong attention to detail and a customer-focused mindset. •Ability to work effectively within a team environment. •Accountability and ownership of deliverables.**Skills****Competencies**Action Oriented### ### Collaborates### ### Communicates Effectively### ### Cultivates Innovation### ### Customer Focus### ### Decision Quality### ### Ensures Accountability### ### Manages Complexity**Education****Closing Date**17 September 2026 , 23:59