Remote Junior Software Developer - Growth & Learning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development opportunities

Flexible leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent junior software developer to join a remote-first engineering team based in Midrand. You will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, collaborate with experienced developers, and gain hands-on experience with modern technologies.

This role is ideal for recent graduates eager to apply academic knowledge, grow technically, and participate in code reviews, testing, and learning opportunities within a supportive, mentorship-rich environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Software Engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of at least one programming language (Python/Java/JS/C#).
• Understanding of software development principles and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, development, testing, and maintenance under guidance.
• Write clean, documented code following coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Translate user requirements into technical solutions with the team.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues with timely resolutions.
• Engage in continuous learning and stay updated on best practices.

Skills

Programming languages

Git basics

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent junior software developer to join a remote-first engineering team based in Midrand. You will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, collaborate with experienced developers, and gain hands-on experience with modern technologies.

This role is ideal for recent graduates eager to apply academic knowledge, grow technically, and participate in code reviews, testing, and learning opportunities within a supportive, mentorship-rich environment.