Remote Junior Software Developer - Startup Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Stock options

Health insurance

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Software Developer for a fully remote role. You will contribute to design and development in a fast-paced startup environment, collaborating with engineers and product managers from your home office.

The position offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects, learn continuously, and grow within a distributed team. A strong foundation in CS and modern programming languages is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in at least one modern language (Python/Java/JS/C#).
• Foundational data structures, algorithms and design principles.
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS and JS frameworks, plus Node.js/Django/Spring Boot.
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases.
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Ability to work remotely and manage time effectively.
• Dedicated home office with reliable internet.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy full-stack features.
• Collaborate with senior developers on robust architectures.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality.
• Debug and resolve software defects promptly.
• Contribute to development process improvements.
• Engage in technical discussions on architectural decisions.
• Work with Git and version control workflows.
• Stay current with emerging technologies.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

C#

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng or equivalent

Tools

Git

React

Node.js

Django

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Software Developer for a fully remote role. You will contribute to design and development in a fast-paced startup environment, collaborating with engineers and product managers from your home office.

The position offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects, learn continuously, and grow within a distributed team. A strong foundation in CS and modern programming languages is essential for success.