Junior Platform Engineer: Build Scalable, Reliable Platforms

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

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