Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Junior Developer for its Parys operation. The role forms part of a wider it jobs portfolio across Free State.
About This Position
This Junior Developer role sits within the it jobs function in Parys. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.
On top of that, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Parys operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Parys also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
The Environment
Equally, the environment is hybrid-friendly where the role allows, with collaborative tooling, modern source-control workflows and a strong emphasis on shared ownership of code and incidents.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Crucially, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
About Parys
In addition, the role is based in Parys, close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Parys and the broader Free State region.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Parys.
Many candidates already living within reach of Parys cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Daily Duties
- Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
- Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
- Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
- Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
What You’ll Need
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
- Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
- Comfortable working in agile delivery teams
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.