Junior Application Developer Job Johannesburg area,South Africa,Software Development

The Role

Role Summary

The Full Stack Developer will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of web applications using Angular (frontend) and Node.js (backend). The role operates within an Agile Scrum environment
, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and supporting Dev Ops-driven CI/CD processes.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and enhance frontend features using Angular (v12+ preferred).

Build and maintain RESTful APIs using Node.js (Express/NestJS exposure preferred).

Integrate frontend and backend components ensuring performance and reliability.

Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives).

Estimate user stories and contribute to sprint commitments.

Write unit tests and participate in peer code reviews.

Troubleshoot issues across development and test environments.

Contribute to CI/CD processes and support automated builds and deployments.

Follow secure coding standards and API best practices.

Skills and Experience

Experience – 4 to 5 years of experience. This is a junior role

Technical Skills – Required

Working knowledge of Angular and component-based architecture

Basic to intermediate experience in JS and REST API development

Proficiency in JavaScript / Type Script

Experience with Git version control

Exposure to CI/CD tools (Azure Dev Ops / Git Hub Actions preferred)

Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

Preferred Skills

Exposure to cloud environments (Azure preferred)

Familiarity with authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth basics)

Basic understanding of microservices

Knowledge of Docker (advantage)

Key Competencies

Ability to work effectively in Agile, fast-paced environments

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Team collaboration and accountability

Willingness to learn and grow technically