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Software Engineer

Gijima Holdings·Midrand, south-africa·FULL_TIME
Technologyentry-levelFULL_TIME
-Closes 10 Dec 2026

Key Responsibilities - Design and develop secure, scalable backend applications and reusable platform services. - Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integration components. - Implement workflow automation, approval processes, and business rules. - Develop software aligned to modern engineering and security best practices. - Collaborate with architects, business analysts, QA teams, DevSecOps engineers, and product stakeholders. - Participate in code reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Contribute to technical documentation, deployment readiness, and operational support activities. - Support the delivery of high-quality solutions within agile project environments. Minimum Requirements - Diploma, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Software Development, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. - 3-5 years' experience in software development or software engineering. - Strong experience developing backend applications and services. - Experience building and consuming REST APIs. - Solid understanding of secure coding, testing, source control, and software development lifecycle practices. - Experience working within Agile or Scrum delivery environments. - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Advantageous Experience Candidates with experience in the following areas will be highly regarded: - Identity and Access Management (IAM) - Workflow and process automation - Cloud platforms and modern application architectures - API development and integration technologies - DevSecOps and CI/CD practices - Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) environments - Azure DevOps, GitHub, automated testing, and SQL databases - Security-focused software development and audit-ready solutions Key Competencies - Strong backend development capability - API and integration expertise - Secure coding practices - Workflow and automation development - Testing and quality assurance discipline - DevSecOps awareness - Excellent collaboration and communication skills - Ability to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment

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Company

Gijima Holdings

Location

Midrand, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

December 10, 2026

Created

November 10, 2026

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