Junior Full Stack Developer

SUMMARY:
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.
We are looking for a Junior Full Stack Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-month contract role.

The Junior Full Stack Developer will support the design, development, testing, integration, and maintenance of mobile and cloud-native digital solutions. Working alongside senior developers, architects, and technical leads, you will gain practical experience across mobile application development, Java-based backend services, microservices, cloud platforms, enterprise integrations, databases, and DevOps practices. This role also offers the opportunity to responsibly leverage enterprise-approved AI coding assistants to enhance learning, productivity, testing, and documentation.

POSITION INFO:

What you will be doing:

• Develop, test, and maintain features across mobile applications, backend services, APIs, integrations, and cloud-native platforms.
• Support native and React Native mobile application development, including UI enhancements, service integration, and defect resolution.
• Build and maintain Java-based backend services, REST APIs, validation logic, and business functionality.
• Assist with enterprise integrations using REST, SOAP, Kafka, and AMQP.
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, YAML, and CI/CD pipelines to support deployments and cloud-native applications.
• Develop and maintain features using MongoDB and Redis.
• Write clean, maintainable, and secure code following established development standards.
• Create unit, integration, API, and regression tests.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, and technical discussions.
• Investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and support production issues.
• Prepare technical documentation, deployment notes, and implementation documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, architects, QA engineers, DevOps engineers, Business Analysts, and Product Owners.
• Use enterprise-approved AI coding assistants responsibly to support coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and continuous learning.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Entry-level to 2 years of software development experience.
• Strong foundational knowledge of Java and object-oriented programming.
• Exposure to Spring Boot and RESTful API development.
• Basic understanding of mobile development using Native Android, iOS, or React Native.
• Knowledge of REST, SOAP, Kafka, and AMQP integration concepts.
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, YAML, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Basic experience with MongoDB and Redis.
• Familiarity with Git version control and Agile development methodologies.
• Understanding of software testing principles, including unit and integration testing.
• Awareness of secure coding practices and OWASP fundamentals.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn and responsibly use enterprise-approved AI coding assistants to improve software delivery.