Junior Backend Developer - Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Paid time off

Mentorship program

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a Junior Software Developer to join our dynamic team. You will work on backend services and APIs, writing clean code under guidance from senior developers.

This role offers mentored growth in a supportive environment with modern technologies and a hybrid work model. You will learn, design, develop, and maintain robust applications while collaborating with a team that values problem-solving and good communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent demonstrable skill.
• Foundational programming concepts and OO design.
• Basic knowledge of at least one backend language (Python/Java/C#/Node.js).
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Version control with Git.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, and testing of backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, efficient code following standards.
• Participate in code reviews to improve quality.
• Troubleshoot and debug software defects.
• Contribute to technical documentation.
• Learn and apply new technologies and practices.

Skills

Foundational concepts

Object-oriented design

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering (or related)

Tools

Git

Job description

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a Junior Software Developer to join our dynamic team. You will work on backend services and APIs, writing clean code under guidance from senior developers.

This role offers mentored growth in a supportive environment with modern technologies and a hybrid work model. You will learn, design, develop, and maintain robust applications while collaborating with a team that values problem-solving and good communication.