Junior Software Engineer (Back End)

SUMMARY:
We're looking for a Junior Software Engineer (Back End) who’s passionate about building scalable systems and wants to learn and grow in a high-performance environment.

POSITION INFO:
Kickstart Your Engineering Career in a Fast-Moving Tech Environment in Cape Town.
 
Are you ready to grow your career in back-end development, work with cutting-edge technologies, and be mentored by experienced engineers? 
 
If you’re driven, curious, and eager to contribute to world-class digital products, this is your chance to level up.
 
Duties:
 

• Assist in designing, developing, and deploying backend services using C# and .NET.
• Write and maintain clean, testable code and contribute to building robust APIs and microservices.
• Support existing systems while helping to develop new features using modern tools and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Learn from senior engineers, take part in troubleshooting, and actively participate in team knowledge-sharing

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Qualification in Computer Science or Software Engineering.

• 1–2 years’ experience in software development or a relevant internship.
• Solid grasp of object-oriented programming; exposure to C# and .NET preferred.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, relational databases (e.g., SQL Server), and writing basic queries.
• Exposure to containerization (e.g., Docker) and cloud platforms like Azure or AWS.
• Understanding of unit testing, integration testing, or TDD principles.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Awareness of basic cybersecurity principles.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue

• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles, with practical experience in C# and the .NET framework.
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and find creative solutions to technical challenges in a collaborative environment.
• Exposure to relational databases (e.g., SQL Server) and confidence writing basic queries and understanding data structures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a willingness to learn from others and contribute to group success.
• Eagerness to learn new tools and technologies, adapt quickly to change, and continuously improve technical skills.