Trainee Web Developer - Full Stack

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training

Hybrid work model

Stipend

Potential for full-time employment

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a motivated Trainee Web Developer to join their tech team. This apprenticeship provides hands-on experience in front-end and back-end development, under the guidance of senior developers.

You will build, test, and deploy dynamic web applications, learn modern stacks, and collaborate with designers and product managers in an agile environment. The role includes mentorship, a training stipend, and potential for full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship with on-the-job training in full-stack development.
• Solid understanding of programming fundamentals required.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language and a willingness to learn.
• Basic knowledge of version control systems (Git).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining user-facing features across front-end and back-end tasks.
• Collaborate with senior developers to implement new features and fix issues.
• Participate in code reviews and strive to improve code quality.
• Support team with debugging and optimization across the stack.
• Work with designers and product managers to deliver projects.

Skills

Web development

Programming fundamentals

Problem-solving

Git

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated Trainee Web Developer to join their innovative tech team based in Cape Town. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in both front-end and back-end development, working on real-world projects under the guidance of senior developers. You will learn to build, test, and deploy dynamic web applications, gaining exposure to modern development stacks and agile methodologies. If you have a strong aptitude for problem-solving and a passion for coding, this is the perfect role to launch your career in software development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining user-facing features using modern front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular).
• Support the development of server-side logic and database integration using back-end languages (e.g., Python, Node.js) and databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and performance.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to implement new features and enhance existing ones.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack, ensuring application stability and performance.

Requirements

• A keen interest in web development and a solid understanding of programming fundamentals.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Basic knowledge of version control systems like Git.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced developers.
• Exposure to a variety of web technologies and development environments.
• Hybrid work model allowing for a balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Competitive training stipend and potential for full-time employment.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects in a vibrant tech hub.