Junior Full Stack Developer - Web Applications

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Structured training & mentorship

Exposure to modern web technologies

Inclusive work environment

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Full Stack Developer to join the technology team in Tembisa. You will gain hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle, from front-end interfaces to back-end logic and database management.

You will work with senior developers on web projects, contributing to features, fixes, and performance improvements in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or demonstrable skills.
• Foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; familiarity with React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Basic understanding of back-end languages (Python, Node.js, Java) and databases (SQL or NoSQL).
• Experience with Git and version control; strong learning mindset and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining web interfaces using modern front-end technologies.
• Contribute to back-end services and APIs to ensure efficient data flow.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code for front-end and back-end components.
• Participate in testing, including unit and integration tests to ensure quality.
• Collaborate with senior team members to understand requirements and implement solutions.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve defects during development and testing.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Full Stack Developer to join their growing technology team in Tembisa . This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the entire development lifecycle, from front-end user interfaces to back-end logic and database management. You will work closely with senior developers on various web application projects, contributing to feature development, bug fixes, and performance improvements. We are looking for a motivated individual eager to learn, grow their technical skills, and contribute to building innovative software solutions within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of user-friendly web interfaces using modern front-end technologies.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of back-end services and APIs, ensuring efficient data flow.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code for both front-end and back-end components.
• Participate in testing activities, including unit testing and integration testing, to ensure code quality.
• Collaborate with senior team members to understand project requirements and implement solutions accordingly.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues identified during development or testing phases.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrable skills.
• Foundational knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Basic understanding of back-end programming languages (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java) and databases (SQL or NoSQL).
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies and development methodologies.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and opportunities for salary growth based on performance.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits package.
• Structured training programs and mentorship from experienced developers.
• Exposure to a wide range of modern web development technologies.
• A positive and inclusive work environment focused on team success.
• Paid time off and company-sponsored social events.