Job Title
Junior Software Developer
(also called Junior Software Engineer / Entry-Level Developer)
Role Overview
A Junior Developer assists in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications. This is an entry-level role where developers work under senior engineers and learn real-world software development practices.
Junior Developers Typically
- write and debug code
- fix bugs
- build small features
- participate in code reviews
- learn company tech stacks and workflows
Common Responsibilities
- Write clean and maintainable code
- Assist in developing web/mobile/software applications
- Debug and troubleshoot issues
- Test software functionality
- Participate in code reviews
- Collaborate with developers, QA, and product teams
- Learn and follow coding standards
- Maintain documentation
Typical Skills Required
Programming Languages
Commonly One Or More Of
- Java
- Python
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- C#
- PHP
Frontend (optional)
- HTML
- CSS
- React
- Angular
- Vue.js
Backend (optional)
- Node.js
- Spring Boot
- Django
- .NET
Database Skills
- SQL
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
Tools
- Git/GitHub
- VS Code
- Jira
- Docker (basic)
Education Requirements
Usually
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
Some Companies Also Hire
- Bootcamp graduates
- Self-taught developers with projects
Experience Expectations
Typical Requirements
- 02 years experience
- Internship or academic projects
- GitHub portfolio preferred
