Junior Software Engineer

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB002503/JK

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

200000

SUMMARY:
On the hunt for Junior Software Engineers in Johannesburg!

POSITION INFO:
This opportunity is tailored for a motivated individual ready to launch their career in software engineering. The role of Junior Software Engineer (Back End) offers hands-on exposure to modern technologies, scalable system design, and agile delivery practices — all within a collaborative, high-performance development environment.

Ideal for early-career professionals with a passion for building clean, efficient code and learning from experienced engineers, this role focuses on backend development using the .NET (C#) framework. From writing unit tests to supporting production systems and contributing to new feature development, the position provides a solid foundation for long-term technical growth.

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Duties:

Assist in the development, maintenance, and deployment of backend software in accordance with engineering standards.
Write and execute unit tests to support quality assurance across deliverables.
Support the maintenance and enhancement of existing systems and contribute to new feature development.
Collaborate with senior engineers and development teams to deliver high-quality backend solutions.
Participate in issue resolution and troubleshooting as part of ongoing production support.
Document software components, development workflows, and related processes for team use.

Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.

Experience:

1–2 years of practical experience in backend software development, or relevant internship experience.
Exposure to the full software development lifecycle, ideally in an agile or collaborative team setting.

Skills & Competencies:

Basic understanding of object-oriented programming principles, preferably with experience in C# and the .NET framework.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and microservice architecture.
Exposure to relational databases (e.g., SQL Server) and query writing.
Awareness of fundamental software testing practices and code quality assurance.
Willingness to learn new tools, adapt quickly to changing technologies, and engage with complex problems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Attention to detail and a commitment to producing clean, reliable code.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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