Graduate Cloud Software Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Private medical insurance

Online learning resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Software Developer to join a fully remote team focused on cloud‑first software solutions. You will contribute to design, development, and deployment of scalable applications while learning from senior engineers in a collaborative virtual environment.

The role emphasizes cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud), modern programming languages, and best practices. Ideal for ambitious graduates eager to grow in cloud computing and software engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Solid understanding of object‑oriented programming principles and common data structures.
• Exposure to at least one major programming language (Python, Java, C#, JavaScript).
• Experience with cloud computing concepts and platforms is advantageous.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and logical development approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Passion for technology and growth within software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy cloud‑native applications using modern languages and frameworks.
• Write clean, well‑documented code following best practices.
• Collaborate with senior developers and architects on system design and features.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain quality and performance.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving defects and production issues.
• Gain hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Contribute to CI/CD build, test, and deployment pipelines.
• Stay updated with emerging cloud tech and development trends.
• Participate in daily stand‑ups and sprint planning.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Data structures

Python

Java

C#

JavaScript

Cloud concepts

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Software Developer to join a fully remote team focused on cloud‑first software solutions. You will contribute to design, development, and deployment of scalable applications while learning from senior engineers in a collaborative virtual environment.

The role emphasizes cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud), modern programming languages, and best practices. Ideal for ambitious graduates eager to grow in cloud computing and software engineering.