Junior Software Developer - Web Applications

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and retirement benefits

Mentorship program

Learning opportunities

Collaborative team culture in Soweto

Exposure to real‑world projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Junior Software Developer to join the web development team in a hybrid role. You will work alongside senior developers to design, develop, and maintain web applications while learning on the job.

The position offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to real-world projects in a collaborative Soweto team environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of web development fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#) is beneficial.
• Knowledge of database concepts and SQL is a plus.
• Strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of new web application features.
• Write clean, well-commented, and maintainable code under the guidance of senior developers.
• Participate in code reviews to learn and improve coding standards.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve software defects.
• Assist in testing new functionalities and ensuring application quality.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Python

Java

C#

SQL

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Software Developer to join their web development team in Soweto . This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring developer to gain hands-on experience and grow their career. You will work alongside senior developers, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of web applications. This position is perfect for someone eager to learn, apply their academic knowledge in a professional setting, and contribute to exciting projects in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of new web application features.
• Write clean, well-commented, and maintainable code under the guidance of senior developers.
• Participate in code reviews to learn and improve coding standards.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve software defects.
• Assist in testing new functionalities and ensuring application quality.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.

Requirements

• Recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Basic understanding of web development fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#) is beneficial.
• Knowledge of database concepts and SQL is a plus.
• Strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level annual salary.
• Hybrid work model for a flexible work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Mentorship program and dedicated learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture in Soweto .
• Exposure to real‑world software development projects.