Junior Software Engineer

Join one of South Africa's Leading Software Development AgencyFounded in , Bermont Digital is at an exciting inflection point—transitioning from traditional software development into the age of AI Assisted Software Development. We're scaling our technical capabilities to meet growing demand, and this is your opportunity to join a high-performing team during our most exciting growth phase. The Opportunity We're seeking a talented Junior Developer (1-3 years experience) to work directly in our team, building innovative custom software applications and AI solutions. Your code will directly impact client success and business growth. What You'll Do Technical Development (60%) Develop clean, scalable code for web applications and PWAs Build custom business applications and management systems Implement API integrations and microservices architecture Support database design, optimization, and migration projects Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards AI & Automation Projects (40%) Build process automation tools and workflow optimization systems Contribute to AI integration projects for client systems Develop data analytics and business intelligence features Support predictive analytics solution implementation What We're Looking For Required: 1-3 years commercial software development experience Technical Skills : PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Laravel Database : SQL fundamentals (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB) Version Control : Git workflow and collaborative development API Development : RESTful services and integration experience Education : Computer Science degree or equivalent practical experience Location : South African resident with reliable transport to Cape Town office Preferred: Cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) DevOps knowledge (CI / CD, Docker) eCommerce platforms (WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento) Startup or agile environment experience Open source contributions or personal projects Why Join Bermont? Professional Growth Fast-track Learning : Work with cutting‑edge AI technologies Direct Mentorship : Learn from experienced technical leads Clear Career Path : Junior ? Mid ? Senior ? Technical Lead Innovation Time : 10% time for personal projects and skill development Conference & Certification Support : Company-sponsored professional development Competitive Package Market‑competitive salary based on experience Performance bonuses tied to project delivery Annual salary reviews with clear advancement criteria Culture & Environment Small Team Impact : Your work directly influences company success Flat Structure : Direct access to leadership and decision-making Innovation Focus : Constantly pushing technological boundaries Quality-Driven : “Process is the product” mentality Collaborative : Share knowledge, grow together Our Tech Stack Core : Laravel (PHP), , React, , React Native, Swift Databases : MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, InfluxDB Cloud & DevOps : AWS, Digital Ocean, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions How to ApplySend to : . digitalSubject : Junior Developer Application - (Your Name)Include : Cover letter (max words) - Why AI / software development excites you and why Bermont? Current resume with GitHub / portfolio linksCode samples (2-3 best projects)Brief answers : Describe a challenging technical problem you've solvedWhat emerging technology are you most excited to learn? How do you stay current with development trends? Timeline : 1-2 weeks from application to decision | Start date flexible (ideally 2-4 weeks)Questions? Email : . digitalWebsite : to join an innovative team building the future of AI-powered eCommerce? #J-18808-Ljbffr