Remote Junior Web Developer Trainee

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive remote training

Mentorship from experienced developers

Remote work environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a motivated Junior Web Developer Trainee to join its fully remote team. This role provides structured training in front-end and back-end technologies, practical project work, and mentorship from experienced developers to kickstart your career in web development.

You will learn through hands-on tasks and code reviews in a collaborative remote environment. As you progress, you will contribute to building, testing, and maintaining responsive websites, stay updated on

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field.
• Fundamental understanding of programming concepts and data structures.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is essential.
• Basic knowledge of at least one back-end language (e.g., Python, Node.js, PHP) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and logical thinking.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote work.
• Self-disciplined with strong time-management abilities.
• A passion for web development and a desire to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Previous project experience (personal or academic) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing user-friendly web interfaces.
• Learn and apply front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Support back-end development using relevant programming languages and frameworks.
• Participate in coding, testing, and debugging of web applications.
• Collaborate with designers and project managers on web development projects.
• Learn to use version control systems like Git.
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of existing websites.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Stay updated with the latest web development trends and technologies.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

Remote collaboration

Time management

Communication

Education

Degree or diploma in CS/Software Development or related field

Tools

Git

Node.js

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is looking for a motivated Junior Web Developer Trainee to join their fully remote team. This is an outstanding opportunity for aspiring developers to gain practical experience and kickstart their careers in web development. You will receive comprehensive training in front-end and back-end technologies, learning to build, test, and maintain responsive websites and web applications. Working closely with senior developers, you will contribute to real projects, tackle coding challenges, and learn best practices in software development. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in programming logic, a passion for coding, and a proactive attitude towards learning. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote environment. We are committed to providing a supportive learning platform and a clear career path, enabling trainees to develop into proficient web developers. This position offers the flexibility of remote work and the chance to contribute to innovative digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing user-friendly web interfaces.
• Learn and apply front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Support back-end development using relevant programming languages and frameworks.
• Participate in coding, testing, and debugging of web applications.
• Collaborate with designers and project managers on web development projects.
• Learn to use version control systems like Git.
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of existing websites.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Stay updated with the latest web development trends and technologies.

Requirements

• A degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field.
• Fundamental understanding of programming concepts and data structures.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is essential.
• Basic knowledge of at least one back-end language (e.g., Python, Node.js, PHP) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and logical thinking.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote work.
• Self-disciplined with strong time-management abilities.
• A passion for web development and a desire to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Previous project experience (personal or academic) is beneficial.

Benefits

• Comprehensive remote training and development in web technologies.
• Mentorship from experienced web developers.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging web projects.
• Flexibility of a fully remote work environment.
• Exposure to modern development tools and workflows.
• Clear career progression path in web development.
• Competitive remote stipend and potential for performance bonuses.