Junior Software Engineer

Placement Specialist Pty; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative insurance technology company is seeking a motivated Junior Software Developer to join their team in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The role offers a hybrid working opportunity where you will assist in software design, coding, and gain valuable experience with various technologies. Candidates should have a relevant IT degree and a strong interest in tech. The position provides a supportive team environment where you can enhance your coding skills.

Qualifications

• Completed Matric with a minimum 60% for Mathematics.
• Relevant IT Degree (BSc or BCom) required.
• Basic programming experience at university level.
• Ability to learn new software and technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all aspects of software design and coding.
• Learning the codebase and improving your coding skills.
• Gaining knowledge of the full development life cycle.
• Writing and maintaining code.
• Responding to online requests.
• Gathering information from clients about program functionality.

Skills

C#

SQL

HTML

CSS

Javascript

Typescript

Angular

Blazor

Net Web API

ASP.Net MVC

Entity Framework

Relational Database Design

Education

Completed Matric

BSc Computer Science or BCom Informatics

Honours Degree

Job description

Introduction

Junior Software Developer – Use your brilliant talents to work in a one of a kind insurance tech company HYBRID WORKING opportunity where coding meets excellence This is not a remote working position and standard working hours from the office in Bryanston, Johannesburg will apply.

Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's are spent at the office.

No Prior Working Experience Required We are recruiting for an enthusiastic Junior Software Engineer to join an experienced Software Development team.

You will assist with all functions of software design and development and primary focus will be to learn the codebase, gain domain knowledge, respond to requests from Senior Team members and provide support to the users.

To ensure success as a Junior Software Engineer in this opportunity, you should have a good working knowledge of basic programming languages, the ability to learn new technologies quickly and the ability to work in a team environment.

Ultimately a top-class Junior Software Engineer provides valuable support to their team while continually improving their coding and development skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Tech Stack: C#, Data Structures & Algorithms, SQL, LINQ, HTML & CSS, Javascript / Typescript, Angular / Blazor, Net Web API, C#, ASP.Net MVC, Javascript Entity Framework, SSAS / SSIS / SSRS, Relational Database Design, SQL and TSQL Scripting, MS Net Framework.
• Assisting with all aspects of software design and coding.
• Learning the codebase and improving your coding skills.
• Gaining knowledge and understanding of the full development life cycle.
• Writing and maintaining code.
• Working on minor bug fixes.
• Monitoring the technical performance of systems.
• Responding to online requests.
• Gathering information from clients about program functionality.
• Writing reports.
• Conducting development tests.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Assessment: Online Coding Challenge to be completed with initial application.

Requirements: Completed Matric with a minimum 60% achievement for Mathematics – Not Negotiable. Completed relevant IT Degree (BSc Computer Science or BCom Informatics) – Not Negotiable. Completed Honours Degree - highly beneficial. Aspirations to become a tech-savvy Software Developer – essential. Basic programming experience (university level). Knowledge of databases and operating systems. Ability to learn new software and technologies quickly. Ability to apply logic, solve problems and work effectively in a team environment.

Package & Remuneration

Position: We're looking for a tech-savvy professional curious about new technologies and aspiring to deliver technology that is essential to any business with an insurance function.

The pay range on offer is R to R CtC Package Per Month, based on skills, tech stack and qualifications.

Interested?