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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. \n\nTo ensure success as an Intermediate Software Developer 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 Intermediate Software Developer provides valuable support to their team while continually improving their coding and development skills. \n\nDuties & Responsibilities\nResponsibilities:\n\n Assisting with all aspects of software design and coding\n\n Learning the codebase and improving your coding skills\n\n Gaining knowledge and understanding of the full development life cycle\n\n Writing and maintaining code\n\n Working on minor bug fixes\n\n Monitoring the technical performance of systems\n\n Responding to online requests\n\n Gathering information from clients about program functionality\n\n Writing reports\n\n Conducting development tests\n\nDesired Experience & Qualification\nRequirements:\n\n Must be South African with a valid South African ID\n\n Completed Matric with 60% or more achieved for Mathematics – this is an absolute must have \n\n Completed Degree (BSc Computer Science or BCom Informatics) – this is an absolute must have\n\n Completed Honours Degree - highly beneficial \n\n Aspirations to become a tech-savvy Software Developer – essential \n\n Intermediate programming experience (university level)\n\n Knowledge of databases and operating systems\n\n Ability to learn new software and technologies quickly\n\n Ability to apply logic, solve problems and work effectively in a team environment\n\nTech Stack:\n\n C# - Data Structures & Algorithms\n\n SQL\n\n LINQ\n\n HTML & CSS\n\n Javascript / Typescript\n\n Angular / Blazor\n\n Net Web API \n\n C#\n\n ASP.Net MVC\n\n Javascript \n\n Entity Framework\n\n SSAS / SSIS / SSRS\n\n Relational Database Design\n\n SQL and TSQL Scripting\n\n MS Net Framework \n\nPackage & Remuneration\nThe Position: We’re looking for a tech-savvy professional curios about new technologies and aspiring to deliver technology that is essential to any business with an insurance function. The pay range on offer is R40 000.00 to R50 000.00 CtC Package Per Month, based on skills, tech stack and qualifications. \n\nInterested?\nHow to Apply:\n\nFor your application to be considered, please email your CV and Academic Transcript to  – only candidates with suitable Software Development experience will be contacted. \n\n Note: \n\n Technical Assessment to be completed \n\n Applicants must be South African with a valid South African ID\n\nWhy you should apply:\n\n Hybrid working model \n\n No dress code… more time in Pj’s for remote days \n\n Dynamic and enriching working environment \n\n Cutting-edge Insurance Tech industry \n\n Working alongside like-minded industry professionals \n\nCriminal checks and qualification checks will be done on the successful candidate. \n\nWe will reply on applications that get shortlisted only. 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