Junior Software Engineer: Mentored Training & Growth

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 56,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

On-the-job training

Full-time conversion opportunity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Software Engineer (internship) in Tembisa to join a budding tech startup focused on innovative data solutions. You will work with senior engineers, contribute to software development, testing, and deployment, and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

This entry-level role emphasizes learning modern development practices, teamwork, and growth, with on-the-job mentorship and opportunities for future full-time conversion after successful completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Foundational knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript).
• Basic understanding of SDLC concepts and version control (Git).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude; good communication and teamwork.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies; understanding of basic data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of software modules under senior engineers.
• Write clear, maintainable code according to standards.
• Participate in unit and integration testing to ensure software quality.
• Help identify and resolve software defects and issues.
• Collaborate with team on feature development and bug fixing.
• Contribute to documentation of software designs and processes.
• Learn and apply new technologies as required by project needs.
• Support deployment and maintenance of applications.
• Participate in team meetings and code reviews.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

JavaScript

SDLC concepts

Git

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Software Engineer (internship) in Tembisa to join a budding tech startup focused on innovative data solutions. You will work with senior engineers, contribute to software development, testing, and deployment, and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

This entry-level role emphasizes learning modern development practices, teamwork, and growth, with on-the-job mentorship and opportunities for future full-time conversion after successful completion.