Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI006561/LB

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

500 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

A rare opportunity for a junior developer who wants real handsâon 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 consultingâstyle 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 handsâon and varied, from building web interfaces and backend functionality to troubleshooting production issues and improving system reliability.

This is an ideal entryâlevel role for someone who wants more than “just coding”, someone who wants to understand how systems work endâtoâend, contribute meaningfully, and build a strong foundation for a longâterm 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)

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