Remote Junior Web Developer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Competitive salary

Professional development access

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Remote Junior Web Developer to join a distributed team building responsive websites and web applications. A strong foundation in front-end technologies and interest in back-end development is preferred.

The role offers fully remote work, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development within a remote-first organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Web Development or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with modern JS frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).
• Familiarity with backend basics and databases recommended.

Responsibilities

• Develop user-facing features using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and frameworks.
• Implement responsive, accessible UI components.
• Collaborate with designers to translate mockups into web pages.
• Integrate front-end with backend services and APIs.
• Participate in code reviews and debugging.
• Contribute to documentation and best practices.
• Stay updated with new web technologies.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

React

Vue.js

Angular

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Web Development

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fully remote digital agency renowned for its innovative web solutions, is seeking a motivated and technically adept Remote Junior Web Developer. This is an exceptional opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career developer to contribute to exciting web development projects from the comfort of their home. You will collaborate with a distributed team of designers, developers, and project managers, playing a key role in building responsive, user-friendly websites and web applications. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in front-end technologies and a keen interest in back-end development. We are looking for individuals who are self-disciplined, possess excellent communication skills for remote collaboration, and are passionate about creating high‑quality digital experiences. This role offers unparalleled flexibility and the chance to grow your skills within a forward‑thinking, remote‑first organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement user‑facing features using modern front‑end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, frameworks like React or Vue.js).
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for both front‑end and back‑end systems.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate design mockups into functional web pages.
• Integrate with back‑end services and databases.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues across various browsers and devices.
• Assist in the development of responsive and mobile‑first websites.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of new web applications.
• Stay updated with emerging web development trends and technologies.
• Document code and development processes thoroughly.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Familiarity with server‑side languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, PHP) and databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git.
• Understanding of responsive design principles and cross‑browser compatibility.
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, suited for remote work.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
• A portfolio showcasing previous web development projects is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Our client provides a competitive salary.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, including access to online courses and certifications.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Supportive remote work culture.