Junior Developer

Our client based in Port Elizabeth has a position available in their organization for a Junior Developer.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science.
• Relevant Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in IT related field
• Knowledge of basic coding languages including Java, PHP, C#, HTML5, JavaScript, Angular, Typescript and React.
• Basic programming experience.
• Knowledge of databases and operating systems.
• Ability to learn new software and technologies quickly.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented.
• Basic eCommerce knowledge and understanding is advantageous.
• Some skills and experience in the use of GIT as version control
• Experience in Linux (advantageous)
• Valid code B driver’s license and own transport
• Passed credit and criminal checks
• South African Citizen or valid South African work permit

Desired Behavioral indicators:

• The ability to interact and collaborate with a dynamic and ambitious team.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Team player with a positive attitude; being proactive.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with critical and analytical thinking.
• The ability to work under supervision and learn from others incl. mentors
• The ability to work in an ambiguous, high-pressure environment and meet deadlines.
• Must have a good understanding of user interfaces and modern web design standards.
• Knowledge and interest in computer systems and the latest technologies.
• The ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• The ability to communicate complex procedures to other colleagues.
• Commercial and business awareness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting the senior development team members with all aspects of software design, coding, and testing.
• Attending and contributing to company development meetings.
• Learning the codebase of the various projects that you are on and improving your coding skills.
• Writing and maintaining good quality code with as few errors as possible.
• Writing and maintaining unit tests for automation and evolution of our CI/CD implementation across projects.
• Resolving and fixing bugs that are noticed in projects that you are working on.
• Monitoring the technical performance of internal systems.
• Responding to requests from the development team.
• Gathering information from consumers about program functionality.

If you are not contacted within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.