Junior Full Stack Developer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Structured mentorship and training

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Full Stack Developer to join their Soweto team. This role offers hands-on experience across the entire technology stack and a path to grow professionally within a supportive environment in Gauteng.

You will work alongside experienced engineers on web applications, assisting in frontend and backend tasks, and learning through mentorship and structured training opportunities. Competitive entry-level salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent or demonstrable skills.
• Foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Basic understanding of at least one back-end language (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java).
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of front-end components using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Support back-end development tasks, including API integration and database operations.
• Write clean, testable, and efficient code under the guidance of senior developers.
• Participate in code reviews and learn from constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with the team to understand project requirements and contribute to solutions.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues.

Skills

Frontend development

API integration

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent

Tools

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Python

Node.js

Java

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Full Stack Developer to join their growing team in Soweto . This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to kickstart their career in software development and gain hands-on experience across the entire technology stack. You will work alongside experienced engineers, contributing to the development and maintenance of web applications. This role provides a strong foundation for learning and professional growth within a supportive and innovative environment in the heart of Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of front-end components using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Support back-end development tasks, including API integration and database operations.
• Write clean, testable, and efficient code under the guidance of senior developers.
• Participate in code reviews and learn from constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with the team to understand project requirements and contribute to solutions.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrable skills.
• Foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Basic understanding of at least one back-end language (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java).
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and performance-based increases.
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
• Structured mentorship and training opportunities.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Exposure to a dynamic and collaborative technology environment.