Junior/Trainee Developer

Masterparts; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Masterparts is seeking a Junior / Trainee Developer to join a small but expanding Microsoft-based software development team. The role notes a preference for someone with two years of working experience and a strong aptitude for learning new technologies.

The ideal candidate will show solid problem-solving and analytical abilities, proficiency in at least one programming language, and a good grasp of OOP concepts, design patterns, and API integrations.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; higher-grade mathematics advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with at least one AI, preferably other than ChatGPT.
• Ability to write clean, efficient code in at least one language (e.g., C++, SQL, C#, Python).
• Willingness to learn new technologies, languages, frameworks and systems.
• Thorough understanding of database design, normalisation and relational concepts.
• Hands-on experience writing and optimising SQL stored procedures.
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle or similar methodologies.
• Proficiency in OOP concepts and design patterns.
• Familiarity with source control systems such as Git.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills; able to resolve issues efficiently.
• Knowledge of software testing principles, including unit and integration testing.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining quality.
• Experience with API integration and web services (REST/JSON).
• Understanding of software security best practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Mathematics

AI experience

Programming languages

OOP & design patterns

Git

Testing principles

REST/JSON API

Software security

SDLC experience

Tools

Git

REST/JSON API

Job description

MASTERPARTS Epping 2 Junior / Trainee Developer Job Brief We are seeking a person/s to join our small but expanding Microsoft-based software development team, preferably with two years of working experience, but if you have the right aptitude, that ...

Ideal Requirements for the Perfect Candidate

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with higher-grade level (pure) mathematics being advantageous.
• Top-tier attention to detail.
• Experience with at least one AI, preferably other than ChatGPT.
• Ability to write clean, efficient code in a modern language in at least one programming language (e.g. C++, SQL, C#, Python, etc).
• Learning new technologies, programming languages, frameworks, and systems is essential.

• Thorough understanding of database design, normalisation, and relational database concepts.
• Hands-on experience writing and optimising SQL stored procedures.
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle or similar development methodologies.

• Profound understanding of OOP principles and design patterns.
• Ability with source control systems such as Git.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve software issues efficiently.
• Solid knowledge of software testing principles, including unit testing and integration testing.
• Well-developed communication and teamwork skills.
• Operational ability to work independently, while maintaining productivity and quality of work.
• Real experience with API integration and web services (REST/JSON).
• Deep and thorough understanding of software security best practices, to prevent the scenario outlined in these requirements?

Benefits

• You’ll get the opportunity to work on entire projects and applications.
• You are given ownership of your projects and are trusted to take full responsibility for delivering them.
• Because all the code is in-house, you get to learn all aspects of the business, for example: stock management, sales, accounting (Sage), buying, debtors, online sales, etc.
• Masterparts offers competitive remuneration for hard work and results, including an annual performance-based bonus.