Our client, a leading BPO company based in Durban, is looking to fill the position of Junior Software Developer (.Net / Java).
Purpose of the Role:
My client is looking for a Junior Software Developer with strong Java (Spring Boot) skills and some exposure to .NET to join the team. The successful individual will be involved in developing and maintaining enterprise-grade systems across a variety of domains, working closely with senior engineers and analysts in an Agile environment. This is a growth-focused role ideal for someone with a science or engineering background and a keen interest in backend and full-stack development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain robust backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
- Contribute to maintenance and feature development in existing .NET systems.
- Participate in Agile development practices including daily stand-ups, code reviews, and sprint planning.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
- Collaborate with QA and business analysts to deliver reliable features.
- Investigate and resolve bugs and system issues.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 Senior Certificate
- BSc or BEng degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline
- Minimum of 1 year of hands-on software development experience
- Proficient in Java with working knowledge of Spring Boot
- Some exposure to .NET (either .NET Core or .NET Framework)
- Experience working with RESTful APIs and relational databases
- Familiarity with Git and standard version control workflows
Advantageous:
- Frontend development exposure (React, Angular, etc.)
- Experience with Docker or containerized development
- Exposure to CI/CD tools and practices
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Understanding of software testing frameworks and principles
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send a detailed copy of your CV to [Email Address Removed]
If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Java
- .Net
- Spring Boot
- Development
- backend