Junior Software Developer

Talent Shore; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Mentoring program

Hybrid/Remote work

Job summary

Talent Shore in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking a Junior Software Developer to join our growing tech team. You will help build and maintain internal systems, automation, and customer-facing technology, learning across our stack while collaborating with an experienced developer.

The role has been created to increase development capacity and support our digital transformation efforts. This is an opportunity for someone at the beginning of their software development career who is keen to

Qualifications

• A basic understanding of database normalisation.
• A basic understanding of responsive and dynamic web design.
• An understanding of handling AJAX requests.
• An understanding of software development principles and programming fundamentals.
• Experience using Git or another version control system.
• A basic understanding of APIs and how systems communicate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A genuine enthusiasm for technology and continuous learning.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing new features and enhancements for internal applications.
• Supporting the maintenance and continual improvement of existing software solutions.
• Assisting with API integrations between business platforms.
• Building and maintaining workflow automations using low-code and no-code platforms.
• Investigating, diagnosing and resolving software defects and technical issues.
• Managing and resolving development-related helpdesk tickets raised by colleagues across the business, ensuring issues are prioritised and addressed in a timely manner.
• Providing technical support during system incidents, troubleshooting issues and working with colleagues to restore services as quickly as possible.
• Taking ownership of designated applications, systems or strategic technology projects, developing subject matter expertise over time and acting as a key technical contact for those areas.
• Supporting the delivery of key strategic technology and digital transformation projects, working collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Writing clean, maintainable and well-documented code.
• Producing and maintaining technical documentation for internally developed systems and integrations.
• Participating in software testing, deployment and quality assurance activities.
• Contributing ideas to improve business systems, processes, user experience and software development practices.
• Supporting wider AI, automation and digital transformation initiatives across the business.

Skills

basic programming

Git or version control

APIs understanding

Database normalisation

AJAX

web design principles

software dev fundamentals

problem solving

attention to detail

communication skills

Tools

HubSpot CRM

HubSpot CMS

HubL

MySQL

PHP

Docker

SSH

BASH

REST APIs

HTML/CSS/JS basics

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 02/09/2026

• Industry Employment - Recruiting - Staffing
• Required Skills
  • software development
  • software development capa...
  • +23
• City Johannesburg
• Province Gauteng
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code 2000

Job Description

Junior Software Developer

Job Description

Summary

Location: Hybrid/Remote

Reporting to: Project Manager

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

At our company, technology plays a key role in delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and supporting the continued growth of our business. We are investing in our technology function to increase development capacity, improve resilience and accelerate the delivery of digital transformation initiatives. We're looking for an enthusiastic Junior Software Developer to join our growing team and help shape the future of our internal systems, automations and customer-facing technology.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the beginning of their software development career who is keen to learn, develop new technical skills and gain hands-on experience across a wide range of technologies. You'll work alongside our existing Software Developer, supporting the development, maintenance and continual improvement of our internal applications, CRM platform, integrations and automation solutions. The role has been created to increase software development capacity, reduce key person dependency and support an ambitious programme of digital transformation across the business. We recognise that great developers come from a variety of backgrounds. Whether you're a recent graduate, changing careers into software development, or are a self-taught developer with a passion for technology, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for someone with strong technical foundations, a genuine enthusiasm for learning and the motivation to develop their skills within a supportive environment. Full onboarding and ongoing training will be provided in our technology stack, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in software development.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing new features and enhancements for internal applications.
• Supporting the maintenance and continual improvement of existing software solutions.
• Assisting with API integrations between business platforms.
• Building and maintaining workflow automations using low-code and no-code platforms.
• Investigating, diagnosing and resolving software defects and technical issues.
• Managing and resolving development-related helpdesk tickets raised by colleagues across the business, ensuring issues are prioritised and addressed in a timely manner.
• Providing technical support during system incidents, troubleshooting issues and working with colleagues to restore services as quickly as possible.
• Taking ownership of designated applications, systems or strategic technology projects, developing subject matter expertise over time and acting as a key technical contact for those areas.
• Supporting the delivery of key strategic technology and digital transformation projects, working collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Working with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate these into effective technical solutions.
• Writing clean, maintainable and well-documented code.
• Producing and maintaining technical documentation for internally developed systems and integrations.
• Participating in software testing, deployment and quality assurance activities.
• Contributing ideas to improve business systems, processes, user experience and software development practices.
• Supporting wider AI, automation and digital transformation initiatives across the business.

Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone with strong technical aptitude and a willingness to learn, rather than someone who already has experience with every technology we use. We believe attitude, curiosity and problem-solving ability are just as important as technical knowledge, and mentoring will be provided to help you develop within the role.

A basic understanding of database normalisation.

A basic understanding of responsive and dynamic web design

An understanding of handling AJAX requests

An understanding of software development principles and programming fundamentals.

Experience using Git or another version control system.

A basic understanding of APIs and how systems communicate.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent attention to detail.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

A genuine enthusiasm for technology and continuous learning.

Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Experience with any of the following technologies would be advantageous but is not essential:

• HubSpot CRM
• HubSpot CMS
• HubL
• Mysql
• PHP or other server side language
• Container management (Docker or Podman)
• SSH
• BASH
• REST APIs
• Geoip splitting and blocking
• Shortlinking services
• Communication provider services (SMS,WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, Email)
• Understanding of web tracking principles
• Understand of the training, fine tuning, and quantisation of LLMs
• Understanding device and platform constraints from a user experience standpoint
• Understanding general AI terms and applications
• Awareness of GDPR
• Awareness of cybersecurity best practice

Experience with our existing technology stack is welcomed but certainly not essential.

If you have solid software development fundamentals, enjoy solving problems and are excited to learn new technologies, we'd encourage you to apply. We value enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to continually develop over previous experience with a specific technology stack.

What You'll Learn

• Business systems integration
• Workflow automation
• AI-powered business automation
• Database design and management
• Cloud infrastructure
• Software architecture and design principles
• Documentation and software development best practice

Personal Attributes

• We're looking for someone who is:
• Passionate about technology and software development.
• Curious, motivated and eager to learn.
• Adaptable and comfortable working within a changing environment.
• A proactive problem solver who enjoys finding practical solutions.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work independently whilst also collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Committed to producing high-quality work.
• Positive, approachable and keen to contribute to a collaborative team culture.

What We Offer

• A genuine opportunity to develop your software development career.
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced Software Developer.
• Exposure to a broad range of modern technologies, business systems and automation platforms.
• Hands-on experience supporting AI and digital transformation projects.
• Opportunities to learn new technologies and develop professionally.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to make a real impact within a growing and ambitious business.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that great developers come from all backgrounds.

Whether you're a graduate, changing careers into software development, or are a self-taught developer with a portfolio of personal projects, we'd love to hear from you. If you don't meet every requirement listed but believe you have the aptitude, enthusiasm and determination to succeed in the role, we encourage you to apply. We value potential, attitude and a willingness to learn just as highly as previous commercial experience.