Graduate Junior Developer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary

Health benefits

Online training

Flexible hours

Remote working

Team-building activities

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a motivated Graduate Junior Developer to join a remote-first technology team. You’ll contribute to software projects from anywhere, collaborating with distributed engineers, designers and product managers.

The role emphasizes self-discipline, proactive communication and a solid coding foundation. You’ll write clean code, participate in reviews, fix defects, and learn new technologies to support product goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or related field.
• Strong foundation in JavaScript, Python, or Java.
• Understanding of web tech (HTML, CSS, JS) and backend frameworks.
• Familiarity with Git and version control.
• Excellent problem-solving and proactive communication.
• Strong remote teamwork and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications per project specs.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code following standards.
• Participate in virtual meetings, sprint planning, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects and issues promptly.
• Help improve development processes and adopt new technologies.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

Java

Web development

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is pioneering a fully remote approach and is looking for talented Graduate Junior Developers to join their innovative technology department. This is a unique opportunity for motivated graduates to kick-start their careers from anywhere, contributing to cutting-edge software development projects. You will collaborate with a distributed team of engineers, designers, and product managers, leveraging modern tools and agile methodologies. This role emphasizes self-discipline, proactive communication, and a passion for coding in a flexible, location-independent environment, embodying a truly remote-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality software applications according to project specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code, adhering to established coding standards.
• Participate in virtual team meetings, sprint planning, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to improving development processes and adopting new technologies.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• A strong foundation in programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Java.
• Understanding of web development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and/or backend frameworks.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to work.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary package.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and online training.
• Flexible work hours and a truly remote working environment.
• Collaborative culture with regular virtual team-building activities.
• Access to modern development tools and technologies.