Junior Software Developer

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Structured mentorship program

Training and professional development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a junior software developer to join its growing tech team in East London. You will code, test, and debug under guidance, learning industry best practices and contributing to innovative software solutions. An ideal candidate is eager to learn, grow, and make a positive impact with senior engineers.

You will participate in collaboration, reviews, and ongoing skills development while gaining hands-on experience on real projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 0–2 years of professional experience or relevant internship in software development.
• Basic knowledge of Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of basic data structures and algorithms.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code under guidance.
• Assist in developing and maintaining software applications per specifications.
• Participate in code reviews and learn from feedback.
• Perform basic debugging and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with team to understand requirements and contribute to solutions.
• Learn and apply new technologies as required.

Skills

Java

Python

C#

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Agile / Scrum

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Software Developer to join their growing tech team in East London . This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring developer to gain hands-on experience in software development, working alongside senior engineers and contributing to exciting projects. You will be involved in coding, testing, and debugging under guidance, learning industry best practices and contributing to the development of innovative software solutions. We are looking for a candidate eager to learn, grow, and make a positive impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code under the guidance of senior developers.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of software applications according to specifications.
• Participate in code reviews, learning from feedback and contributing to code quality.
• Perform basic debugging and troubleshooting of software issues.
• Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and contribute to solutions.
• Learn and apply new technologies and programming techniques as required by projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or relevant vocational training.
• 0-2 years of professional experience or relevant internship experience in software development.
• Basic understanding of programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Knowledge of basic data structures and algorithms.
• Strong desire to learn and develop technical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and performance-based increases.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Structured mentorship program with experienced engineers.
• Opportunities for further training and professional development in East London .
• A supportive and encouraging team environment.
• Exposure to a variety of software development projects.