Entry level Developer (Java & Python)

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Johannesburg is seeking an Entry Level Developer. The ideal candidate will have a completed degree in Computer Science and hands-on experience with Java and Python. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining web applications, collaborating with the team, and writing clean code. This position offers valuable mentorship and real project experience.

Benefits

Real-world experience

Mentorship from senior developers

Opportunity to contribute to live projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Java and Python.
• Understanding of front-end development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable web applications.
• Write clean, maintainable code using Java and Python.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers.

Skills

Java

Python

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

SQL

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Spring Boot

Flask

Django

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a driven and technically skilled Entry levelDeveloperto join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Java and Python, a strong understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies, and has already completed a degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable web applications.

• Write clean, maintainable code using Java (for backend) and Python (for scripts, data handling, or APIs).

• Support front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue).

• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions.

• Participate in code reviews, stand-ups, and sprint planning sessions.

• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree completed in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Proficiency in Java and Python.

• Understanding of front-end development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript.

• Familiarity with web frameworks and APIs (e.g., Spring Boot, Flask, or Django).

• Knowledge of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.

• Exposure to containerization tools like Docker.

• Previous internship or project experience building full-stack applications.

What You'll Gain:

• Real-world experience building and deploying full-stack applications.

• Mentorship from senior developers and tech leads.

• Opportunity to contribute to live projects with real impact

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