Junior Software Engineer

Join Interfile and be part of South Africa’s leading Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment company. As a fintech innovator, we build and run some of the country’s largest e-services systems, delivering smart solutions to top financial institutions, corporates, and government departments.

You’ll work on large-scale systems and exciting projects used by millions. Enjoy a modern office near Monte Casino, complete with a certified gym, canteen, and great chill spaces.

Responsibilities

• Implement product designs by programming in a variety of languages and using a variety of technologies
• Produce accurate effort estimates for large and small scale tasks, and work with Development Team Lead to track development progress and timelines
• Complete software maintenance tasks assigned to the team – bug fixes, customer-driven feature development, etc.
• Collaborate with the R&D team on development methodology, processes, and associated tools
• Assist Support and Professional Services groups with design reviews and escalated issues
• Working with QA, promote best practices to ensure a high level of quality within the team.
  
  

Requirements

• Proficiency in Java (JEE/SE)
• Basic experience with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MariaDB)
• Understanding of SOAP and RESTful web services
• Familiarity with Git for version control
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools