Remote Junior Web Developer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional development

Diverse projects

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking motivated Junior Web Developers for fully remote positions. You will join a collaborative remote team and contribute to client projects from conception to deployment.

Leveraging your foundational knowledge of front-end and back-end technologies, you will help build responsive, user-friendly web experiences. This role offers flexible work from home and opportunities to learn new technologies within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with at least one back-end language and frameworks.
• Familiarity with responsive design and Git.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive websites and apps.
• Collaborate with designers and senior developers on UI features.
• Write clean, documented front-end and back-end code.
• Test, debug, and ensure cross-browser compatibility.
• Assist integration of CMS and third-party tools.
• Participate in team meetings and planning.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Back-end language

React

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Web Development

Tools

Git

Node.js

Laravel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic digital agency, is seeking motivated Junior Web Developers for fully remote positions. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about creating engaging and functional websites and web applications. You will work within a collaborative remote team, contributing to various client projects from conception to deployment. Leveraging your foundational knowledge of front-end and back-end technologies, you will help build responsive, user-friendly digital experiences. Our client champions a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, providing ample support and resources for remote team members based across South Africa . This role offers the flexibility to work from home while developing valuable skills in web development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive websites and web applications using modern frameworks and languages.
• Collaborate with designers and senior developers to implement user interfaces and features.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for both front-end and back-end development.
• Test and debug websites and applications to ensure optimal performance and cross-browser compatibility.
• Assist in the integration of content management systems and third-party tools.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning and strategy discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with at least one back-end language (e.g., PHP, Python, Node.js) and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js, Laravel).
• Understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling.
• s Opportunities for professional development and learning new web technologies.
• Exposure to a diverse range of client projects and industries.
• A supportive and creative team culture that values collaboration.