Graduate Software Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented and motivated Graduate Software Engineer to join their engineering team in a fully remote capacity. This role is ideal for recent graduates looking to launch their careers by working on innovative software solutions and collaborating with experienced engineers across the full software development lifecycle.

You will write clean code, participate in design reviews, and help translate requirements with product managers and designers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, C#).
• Understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for technology.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate actively in code reviews and contribute to team discussions on technical challenges.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, ensuring system stability and performance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.

Skills

OOP languages

Data structures

Algorithms

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Graduate Software Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team in a fully remote capacity. This is an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates to launch their careers by working on innovative software solutions. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, and gain exposure to modern development practices and technologies. This remote role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and building high-quality software products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications using modern programming languages and frameworks.


• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.


• Participate actively in code reviews and contribute to team discussions on technical challenges.


• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical solutions.


• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, ensuring system stability and performance.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.


• Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, C#).


• Understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms.


• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.


• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for technology.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote work.

Benefits

• Highly competitive graduate salary and performance bonuses.


• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling options.


• Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.


• Access to continuous learning resources and professional development opportunities.


• Dynamic and inclusive remote team culture focused on innovation.