Remote Junior Software Developer – Learn, Grow, Code

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development

Structured training

Remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a junior software developer to join their fully remote engineering team. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates eager to build a solid software development foundation under the guidance of senior engineers.

You will contribute across the software lifecycle, from coding to testing and deployment, in a supportive, remote-first environment that emphasizes learning, collaboration, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Foundational knowledge of at least one programming language.
• Understanding of basic data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with version control (Git).

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and debug software components under mentor guidance.
• Write clean, maintainable code following standards.
• Participate in code reviews and provide/receive feedback.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving defects.
• Collaborate with team using remote tools for alignment.
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

Git version control

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

VS Code

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a junior software developer to join their fully remote engineering team. This entry-level role is ideal for recent graduates eager to build a solid software development foundation under the guidance of senior engineers.

You will contribute across the software lifecycle, from coding to testing and deployment, in a supportive, remote-first environment that emphasizes learning, collaboration, and professional growth.