Junior Software Developer (Front-End & Back-End)

Emporium; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company in Johannesburg is seeking a Junior Software Developer for an in-office position. The role involves assisting in the development, testing, and maintenance of web applications, both front-end and back-end. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and basic understanding of front-end and back-end technologies. Salary offered ranges from R120,000 to R150,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Computer Science or related field.
• Basic understanding of front-end and back-end technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining web applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues.

Skills

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript

Node.js, PHP, Python, Java, C#

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

RESTful APIs

Version control (e.g., Git)

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Computer Science

Job description

Overview

Junior Software Developer (Front-End & Back-End) – POS25204

Based: Randburg (this is an in office position)

Salary: R120 000 – R150 000.00 CTC per annum

Requirements

• Relevant qualification (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) in Computer Science, Software Development, or related field.
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Basic understanding of back-end technologies: Node.js, PHP, Python, Java, or C# (depending on stack used).
• Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and/or NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Understanding of responsive and cross-browser design principles.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Good communication skills for collaboration and documentation.

Duties

• Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining web applications for both front-end and back-end functionality.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code under the guidance of senior developers.
• Implement UI designs into responsive, interactive web pages.
• Develop server-side logic, database integration, and APIs.
• Participate in code reviews to improve code quality and learn best practices.
• Debug and troubleshoot software issues reported by users or QA teams.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality software.
• Maintain version control using Git or other versioning systems.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and programming practices.
• Support deployment and post-launch maintenance of applications.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 15 September 2025

How To Apply

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take your hospitality career to the next level, please send your updated CV to .

Use reference: - Junior Software Developer (Front-End & Back-End) – POS25204 in the subject line of your email.

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