Junior Platform Engineer

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Job Description

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 system

enhancements.

• Support the implementation of new features, integrations, and business

requirements.

• Assist with application configuration, customization, and development

activities.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and platform modernization initiatives. Platform Stability & Support
• Monitor platform performance, health, and availability.
• Investigate and resolve application defects, incidents, and performance

issues.

• Participate in root cause analysis and implementation of preventative

solutions.

• 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 are

followed.

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

Education

Closing Date

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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