Junior Full Stack Engineer

Full-timeCape Town / Remote (SA)R20,000 - R25,000 / month

Posted August 2026

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We're looking for a recent graduate who has been able to gain experience in web development.

What you'll do

  • Build features across the front and back end on client projects
  • Work alongside a senior engineer who reviews your work and helps you grow
  • Fix bugs, write tests, and help maintain existing client applications
  • Take part in scoping and planning as you get up to speed
  • Gradually take ownership of smaller projects end to end

What we're looking for

  • 1+ years of full stack experience
  • Degree in Computer Science or similar area
  • Willingness to learn

Nice to have

  • Experience in Shopify
  • Experience in IoT, Raspberry Pis or similar

The team

You'll work in a small engineering team, paired with a senior engineer who reviews your work and helps you level up. You'll also work directly with whoever is running each client project.

How hiring works

  1. 1

    Application review

    Every application is read by someone on the team.

  2. 2

    Intro call

    A 30-minute call about Sidekwest, your background, and what you're looking for.

  3. 3

    Technical conversation

    A deep dive into your past work and the languages, frameworks and tools you've used.

  4. 4

    Case study

    A short take-home exercise, followed by a session where you walk us through your solution.

We review every application ourselves and reply within 2–3 weeks if there's a fit.

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What we offer

Real problems only

Every engagement is a real business challenge that needed a custom solution.

Real ownership from day one

You'll own real work and collaborate directly with engineers across the team.

Small team, big impact

Lean enough that your decisions shape the company. Large enough to handle serious engagements.

Cape Town or remote

Flexible working arrangement.

Team offsite

The whole company gets together in person twice a year, where we do fun things.

Mentor and delivery coach

Both help guide your growth and your project path from day one.

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