Back-End Developer (Entry) 2411

Recruiter:

Open Source (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB001663/DL

Date posted:

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
I am currently looking for a Junior Back-End Developer to join the content management team for the digital age by creating a dynamic, cloud based platform that empowers teams to collaborate effortlessly and access information anytime and anywhere.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

Assist in the development and maintenance of document templates using Exstream software.
Collaborate with team members to gather and understand user requirements.
Write and test XML, XPath, and Perl scripts for template customization.
Support Unix scripting tasks to automate processes and workflows.
Work with Linux servers to deploy and manage templates.
Participate in the IT application SDLC process, including testing and deployment.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to document templates and scripts.
Maintain documentation for templates, scripts, and processes.
Provide support to end-users and stakeholders as needed.
Learn and apply best practices for template development and scripting.
Contribute to team meetings and share progress updates.
Continuously improve skills and knowledge in template development and related technologies

Essentials:

Experience with Document Template development solutions.
Familiarity with the IT application SDLC process.
Proficiency in XML and XPath.
Basic programming experience in Perl scripting.
Basic programming experience in Unix scripting.
Ability to interpret and create user requirement specifications.
Experience working with Linux servers.
Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter
Exposure to Exstream software or similar document generation tools.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices.
Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
Basic understanding of database management and SQL.
Experience with other scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
Knowledge of ITSM tools like BMC Remedy or ServiceNow.

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