Junior Software Developer (Front/Backend)

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Software Developer to join their team in Gqeberha. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing existing websites and applications, ensuring they're current by fixing bugs and integrating new features. Ideal candidates will have experience in JavaScript frameworks like React and TypeScript, a strong foundation in HTML & CSS, and knowledge of APIs. The position offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in React, TypeScript and/or Angular is essential.
• Strong foundation in frontend markup and styling with HTML & CSS.
• Familiarity with NestJS and Laravel is a plus.
• Confident in REST APIs and error handling.
• Basic knowledge of CI/CD and GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain existing websites and applications.
• Ensure apps are up-to-date and fix reported bugs.
• Collaborate with the team to resolve technical issues.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Angular

HTML & CSS

REST APIs

Git

Docker

Postman

Unity Game Development

Tools

Figma

JIRA

GitHub

Job description

Overview

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Software Developer (Front/Backend) to join their team.

As Junior Software Developer, you'll be responsible for the maintenance and ongoing development of our existing websites and applications.

Location: Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha

Job type: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining existing portfolio of websites and applications.
• Ensuring apps are kept up-to-date and proactively fixing any bugs that are reported.
• Maintaining company coding standards and guaranteeing a high level of quality in all our products.
• Collaborate with the team to troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues.
• Solve complex technical challenges.

Minimum Requirements

• Javascript: Experience in React, TypeScript and/or Angular.
• HTML & CSS: Strong foundation in frontend markup and styling.
• Familiar with NestJS (Javascript) and Laravel (PHP).
• API Integration: Confident with REST APIs, handling states and errors.
• Git & GitHub Workflow: Feature branches, PRs, and code reviews.
• Agile Workflow: Familiar with task management, sprints, and standups.
• Testing: Familiar with Postman, Jest, React Testing Library and/or PHP Unit Testing.
• Docker: Knowledge of containers and deployment.
• Experience with Unity Game Development.
• Design & Workflow: Figma, JIRA, Agile
• CI/CD Awareness: Basic knowledge of GitHub Actions workflows.
• Must reside in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha

Skills/ Competencies

• Communication: Clear, concise, and proactive
• Team Player: Collaborative, supports peers, and proactive.
• Ownership: Sees tasks through to completion, tests and delivers with care.
• Attention to detail

Should you meet the above criteria, please apply directly to the advertisement. If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.