Junior Software Engineer (x2 roles)

Recruiter:

O'Brien Recruitment

Job Ref:

218086502

Date posted:

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Software Engineer I (Junior Software Engineer) Role Overview

This role reports into an Engineering Manager and is suited to a junior software engineer with a strong foundation in programming and a passion for building scalable, reliable systems. The successful candidate will contribute to production code, collaborate closely with the engineering team, and continuously develop their technical capability in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Write, test, and deploy production-ready code independently
Review peer code and provide constructive feedback and improvements
Create and execute unit test plans
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects
Participate in functional and technical specification reviews
Monitor services and systems within the technical infrastructure
Contribute to continuous improvement of system architecture, code quality, scalability, performance, and security

Skills & Attributes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Results-driven with a proactive approach to delivery
Comfortable working collaboratively within a team environment
Clear and effective communication skills
Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
6 months to 2 years’ professional software development experience
Proven knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming language
Understanding of networking, databases, data structures, algorithms, cloud computing, security, distributed systems, and testing
Familiarity with coding best practices, scalability, performance tuning, and secure system design

Technical Stack (Core & Advantageous)

Core:

Python or PHP
Django or Laravel
Web fundamentals

Advantageous:

JavaScript frameworks (Node.js, Vue.js, Nuxt.js)
MySQL
BigQuery
Linux fundamentals
Docker / Kubernetes
Exposure to e-commerce platforms or systems

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn. They are comfortable taking ownership of tasks while working collaboratively with colleagues across different levels of the organisation and are able to translate requirements into practical technical solutions.

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