Junior Software Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Software Developer to join its team. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess 0-3 years of software development experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams to improve project effectiveness, developing both frontend and backend software, and managing APIs. Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for learning are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant software development experience.
• Understanding of API design and micro-services architecture.
• Familiarity with system architecture principles.
• Passion for learning and an interest in business and finance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance commercial effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain front-end and back-end software components.
• Design, build, and manage APIs and micro-services.
• Contribute to software system design considering scalability and security.
• Work with UX/UI designers to enhance user experience.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Actuarial Science

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Actuarial Science (or a related field).
• 0-3 years of relevant software development experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Understanding of API design and micro-services architecture.
• Familiarity with system architecture principles.
• A passion for learning and an interest in gaining business, finance, and operational knowledge.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Effectiveness: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and contribute to the commercial effectiveness of their projects, ensuring that technology solutions align with business objectives.
• Front-end & Back-end Skills: Develop and maintain both front-end and back-end components of software applications, with a focus on delivering high-quality, scalable code.
• API & Micro-services: Design, build, and manage APIs and micro-services to support their applications, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• System Architecture: Contribute to the design and architecture of software systems, considering scalability, security, and maintainability.
• User Experience Design: Work closely with UX/UI designers to create user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces that enhance the overall user experience.