Software Engineering

Build new App features that improve customers’ banking experience as a software engineer at Standard Bank

Software Engineering Free 400+ 5 Star Reviews

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Standard Bank . Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Standard Bank . Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete our Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Standard Bank . Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsadvanced

Welcome to the Software Engineering Job Simulation! We are so excited to have you here!

Here at Standard Bank, we’re passionate about driving sustainable, inclusive growth across Africa. The kind of growth that will make a positive and lasting impact on all our lives. And we put Africa’s dreams, our clients’ dreams, and our peoples’ dreams at the heart of everything we do.

During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Standard Bank team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Software Engineering team does every day. You’ll learn how to understand token-based authentication, identify and encode faces within images, and create personalised views.

We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to up-skill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Standard Bank Group!

All tasks, materials, companies, and people featured in this programme are simulated and entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real persons (either living or dead) or other real-life entities is purely coincidental.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Authentication

Java

Security

Python

Lambda

SQL

Data Management

Databases

Django

MVC

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Standard Bank . No live sessions, all self-paced.

Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.

Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Introduction from Standard Bank

Tasks in this program

Task One: Token-Based Authentication

30-60 mins

Advanced

Secure a mobile app with JSON web tokens (JWTs).

What you'll learn

SBA has recently launched a mobile banking app, and you'll be working on improving authentication and data management
How to use the Spring Boot framework
What JSON web tokens are and how they can be used to secure a mobile app

What you'll do

Set up your development environment
Come up with a development plan
Develop a Spring Boot authentication app

Reviews

Over 400

5 Star Reviews

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"I enjoyed the challenging nature of the program. I was able to learn practical skills that I would use in the workplace."-- Student from University of South Africa

"I enjoyed how the projects were focused on providing the best user experience through rigorous protocols"-- Student from ALX Africa

"This Program allows you to actually learn Frameworks and Technical abilities that are very used in industry. I like the documentation and how it is easy to understand."-- Student from California State University, Long Beach

"I like the way they make the learners think about the tasks....and the complicated situation dealing"-- Student from SRM Institute Of Science & Technology ( Deemed University)

"as a recent Graduate, the standard bank program bridged the gap fo what we learn versus what the market needs and thus I have a clear path on which skills to perfect."-- Student from Rhodes University

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