Remote Junior Software Engineer - Growth & Learning

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Online learning

Flexible hours

Remote‑first culture

Social events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Software Developer to join a fully remote team. This entry‑level role is ideal for recent graduates eager to start a software engineering career from home.

You’ll participate in the full development lifecycle, learn from seasoned engineers, and contribute to innovative projects impacting a global user base. Teamwork and continuous learning are emphasized in this remote‑first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or related field.
• Foundational programming knowledge in at least one language (Python, Java or JavaScript).
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and version control basics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, coding, testing, and debugging software applications.
• Collaborate with senior developers and product managers to understand requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Learn new technologies and programming languages to solve problems.
• Contribute to internal tools and scripts to improve productivity.
• Maintain documentation for developed code and systems.

Skills

Strong analytical & problem solving

Remote collaboration

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

Java

JavaScript

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Software Developer to join a fully remote team. This entry‑level role is ideal for recent graduates eager to start a software engineering career from home.

You’ll participate in the full development lifecycle, learn from seasoned engineers, and contribute to innovative projects impacting a global user base. Teamwork and continuous learning are emphasized in this remote‑first environment.