Remote Junior Software Developer — Learn & Build

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Junior Software Developer in South Africa to contribute to cutting-edge projects from home. Suitable for recent graduates or early-career developers.

You will work with experienced teammates, write clean code, participate in the full SDLC, and grow through certifications and professional development. This role offers flexible hours, cloud/frontend exposure, and a supportive remote culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/SE or related field.
• Solid understanding of at least one programming language (Python, Java, C++, JavaScript).
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOP.
• Familiarity with Git and version control systems.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Clear communication in a remote setting.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle: design, development, test, deployment.
• Collaborate with senior developers on complex tasks.
• Debug and resolve software defects and issues.
• Contribute to technical documentation and user guides.
• Engage in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Learn and implement new technologies as required.
• Work effectively in a remote team and participate in virtual meetings.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

AWS

Azure

GCP

React

Angular

Vue

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a remote Junior Software Developer in South Africa to contribute to cutting-edge projects from home. Suitable for recent graduates or early-career developers.

You will work with experienced teammates, write clean code, participate in the full SDLC, and grow through certifications and professional development. This role offers flexible hours, cloud/frontend exposure, and a supportive remote culture.