Junior Full Stack Software Developer (Cape Town, Northern Suburbs)
Network IT · Northern Suburbs, Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
Network IT is looking for a Junior Full Stack Software Developer with 1 to 2 years of commercial experience to join an established tech team in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs. You will work across the full SDLC, building internal business systems and automation solutions that genuinely improve how the business runs. If you enjoy solving practical problems and want to grow in a supportive environment, this role is worth a look.
About the role
This is a great opportunity for a motivated junior developer to join a growing business in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs. You will be part of an established technology team that builds and maintains internal business systems and automation tools.
You can expect to be involved across the full Software Development Lifecycle, from understanding business requirements through to development, testing, deployment and ongoing support. The role is hands on and collaborative, working closely with internal stakeholders to translate business needs into practical technical solutions.
Day to day, you might find yourself scoping development requirements, flagging technical challenges, enhancing existing systems, preparing test environments or documenting processes. You will also help monitor system stability and user experience after changes go live. It is a role where you learn a lot quickly and see the impact of your work in real business operations.
Requirements
- 1 to 2 years of relevant commercial software development experience
- A qualification in Software Development, Computer Science, Engineering, IT or a related discipline
- Good understanding of full stack software development principles
- Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Knowledge of coding standards, version control and software deployment practices
- Understanding of software testing and test environment preparation
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
- Advantageous: .NET development experience
- Advantageous: exposure to .NET Remoting, client server architecture and Windows Services
- Advantageous: Microsoft Analysis Services and Business Intelligence exposure
- Advantageous: experience with business automation systems
- Advantageous: exposure to financial services, invoicing, claims or insurance environments
- Advantageous: postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline
Responsibilities
- Develop, enhance and maintain internal business systems and automation solutions
- Analyse business requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions
- Scope development requirements and identify potential technical challenges or process improvements
- Participate in the full SDLC, including development, testing, deployment and ongoing support
- Develop and maintain test environments to ensure system changes are thoroughly evaluated before deployment
- Assist with process architecture, system modelling and technical documentation
- Implement and maintain coding standards, version control and deployment methodologies
- Collaborate with end users and stakeholders to gather requirements, obtain feedback and ensure successful system rollouts
- Monitor system stability and user experience following implementation
Job details
- Organisation
- Network IT
- Location
- Northern Suburbs, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (1+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R28 000 per month / monthly
- Category
- IT & Software Development
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a solid junior role for someone with a bit of commercial experience who wants to work across the full stack in a business systems environment. When you apply, highlight any .NET projects you have worked on, even if they were small, and show that you understand the SDLC in practice. Employers like this one want to see that you can translate business needs into technical solutions, so mention any times you gathered requirements or improved a process. If you have exposure to financial or insurance systems, definitely bring that up as it is listed as advantageous. Also be ready to talk through your testing and version control habits in an interview. A clear CV and a short cover note that shows you have read the job spec will go a long way. Good luck!
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