Remote Junior Software Engineer (Graduate)

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 853,000 - 1,280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Performance bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking motivated Graduate Software Developers to join a fully remote team. You will contribute to design, development, and deployment of scalable software applications, collaborating with a global group of engineers in an agile environment.

This role emphasizes coding, problem-solving, and continuous learning in a virtual setting, with opportunities for professional development and career growth within a supportive remote culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Solid understanding of programming fundamentals and data structures.
• Proficiency in at least one OO language (Java, Python, C++, C#).
• Familiarity with Git version control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote work.
• Ability to work independently and manage time in a remote setting.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality code for software applications.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define software specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle from conception to deployment.
• Assist in testing and validation of software components.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint planning meetings.
• Document technical designs and solutions effectively.

Skills

OOP languages

Git

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Communication

Agile/Scrum familiar

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking motivated Graduate Software Developers to join a fully remote team. You will contribute to design, development, and deployment of scalable software applications, collaborating with a global group of engineers in an agile environment.

This role emphasizes coding, problem-solving, and continuous learning in a virtual setting, with opportunities for professional development and career growth within a supportive remote culture.