Junior Backend Developer: Build APIs & Core Features

Signa Opportunity; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a junior backend developer in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role involves building new client-focused product features and maintaining existing systems. Successful candidates will possess a degree in a technical field and relevant programming skills. The ideal applicant will be a South African unemployed youth aged between 18-34, with knowledge in backend languages and a keen interest in technology. Training and opportunities for development are provided.

Qualifications

• South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
• Demonstrable interests in technology evidenced by personal projects or contributions.

Responsibilities

• Build end-to-end features across verification of APIs and the client portal.
• Assist with defining, publishing, and maintaining API contracts.
• Help build and maintain supplier connectors with retries and back-off features.
• Model and migrate MySQL schemas for requests, results, pricing, and billing events.
• Participate in CI/CD and deployment workflows.
• Support infrastructure configuration.
• Follow security and compliance guidelines.
• Write tests (unit tests and integration tests) and fix bugs.
• Maintain documentation for APIs and features.
• Help respond to incidents.

Skills

Backend language knowledge (Java, C#, SQL, Node.js, Python)

Familiarity with JavaScript, React

Basic understanding of databases

Familiarity with web fundamentals (HTML5, CSS3, HTTP/TLS)

Familiarity with DevOps practices (Git, CI/CD)

Basic Linux administration

Drive and curiosity

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or other technical field

Matric Certificate

Job description

A technology company is seeking a junior backend developer in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role involves building new client-focused product features and maintaining existing systems. Successful candidates will possess a degree in a technical field and relevant programming skills. The ideal applicant will be a South African unemployed youth aged between 18-34, with knowledge in backend languages and a keen interest in technology. Training and opportunities for development are provided.