Junior Software Developer

Join Interfile, one of South Africa’s leading fintech companies in the Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment space. Be part of a team delivering large scale technology solutions and innovative projects used by millions of people across corporate and government sectors.

With a strong focus on customer delivery, modernization, and innovation, Interfile offers the opportunity to work on exciting new developments in a modern office environment near Montecasino, complete with a gym, canteen, and collaborative chill spaces.

As a Junior Software Engineer, you will support the design, development, and maintenance of software applications. You’ll work under guidance from senior developers and team leads, gaining hands-on experience with technologies

such as Java and relational databases. This role is ideal for someone eager to learn, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow their career in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the implementation of product designs using a variety of programming languages and tools.

• Collaborate with team members to estimate effort for development tasks and track progress.

• Contribute to software maintenance activities such as bug fixes and small enhancements.

• Participate in code reviews and follow established development methodologies and processes.

• Liaise with QA and support teams to address and resolve escalated issues.

• Continuously develop your skills by learning new technologies and programming practices.

• Follow team guidelines and contribute to a culture of collaboration, quality, and accountability.

Job related Work Experience:

• 2 Years +

• Exposure to programming through internships, coursework, or personal projects

• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle

• Experience working on real-time web-based interfaces or portals (advantageous)

• Exposure to agile methodologies (advantageous)

Required Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficiency in Java (JEE / SE)

• Solid grasp of Java 8+ features

• Experience with Spring Boot for building REST/SOAP services

• 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

• Good understanding of version control and build tools such as Maven (Java)

• Experience using tools like SoapUI or Postman for API testing

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Willingness to learn and collaborate in a team environment

Advantageous Skills and Knowledge:

• Familiarity with React (including use of functional components and hooks such as useState, useEffect)

• Understanding of JSX, props, and state management

• Familiarity with npm and webpack

• Basic understanding of JUnit (Java) and Jest (React)

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and deployment tools

• Familiarity with GitHub or Bitbucket

• Understanding of DevOps principles and containerisation (e.g., Docker)

Education: Formal Qualifications:

• BSc in Computer Science or related field

• Diploma or Java Programming Certificate