Junior Software & Systems Developer

SUMMARY:
A rare opportunity for a junior developer who wants real hands‑on experience, not just maintenance work.
My client is looking for someone curious, technical, and hungry to grow fast.
This is a role where learning, building, and real project impact happen from day one.

POSITION INFO:

My client is looking for a Junior Software & Systems Developer to join a consulting‑style development team working on real client systems and real-world data problems.
 
You’ll work alongside senior engineers, gaining exposure across software development, data systems, interfaces, and system maintenance. The role is hands‑on and varied, from building web interfaces and backend functionality to troubleshooting production issues and improving system reliability.
 
This is an ideal entry‑level role for someone who wants more than “just coding”, someone who wants to understand how systems work end‑to‑end, contribute meaningfully, and build a strong foundation for a long‑term career in jobs in information technology, developer jobs, and IT jobs.

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 2+ years’ experience in software development or data engineering
Strong SQL and database management skills
Experience with at least:
One backend language (Python preferred)
One frontend language (JavaScript preferred)
Exposure to:
Web interfaces (JavaScript frameworks)
Backend development (Python / Flask)
Ability to debug, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems
Comfortable working in a team environment with developers, analysts, and project managers
Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
Bonus exposure (advantageous):
SSIS, Power BI, Git, REST APIs, JSON/XML
Agile/Scrum methodologies
SOLID principles and design patterns
HTML, CSS
Big Data concepts (e.g. Hadoop, MDX)

Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Honours degree (advantageous)
 
 
Contact LIZAAN BUNNING on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTI006561
 
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