JUNIOR BACKEND DEVELOPER
Closing date: 25 February 2026
Location: On-site, Norwood Jhb / CapeTown
Type: Full-time / Contract
Join Edufern and be part of a mission to transform education in South Africa!
Company Overview:
Edufern is a leading EdTech publisher dedicated to developing innovative, high-quality educational materials for schools and communities in South Africa. Our mission is to tackle the country’s socio-economic challenges by creating solutions to improve the educational system. We envision a society equipped with the skills, attitudes, and values needed to thrive in a global technology-driven world.
Job Overview:
We are looking for a motivated Junior Backend Developer to join our development team. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to learn, grow, and work on real-world systems under guidance from senior developers.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist in developing and maintaining backend systems and APIs
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Write clean, maintainable, and efficient OOP-based code
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Create and maintain LINQ queries
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Work with Microsoft SQL Server databases
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Debug and resolve backend issues
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Collaborate with frontend developers and senior team members
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Participate in code reviews and team discussions
Minimum Requirements:
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Basic experience with C# / .NET
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Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
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Working knowledge of LINQ queries
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Experience with Microsoft SQL Server
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Familiarity with REST APIs
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Basic understanding of Git or version control
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Relevant qualification, certification, or practical experience
Nice to Have:
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Exposure to Entity Framework
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Experience with stored procedures
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Basic understanding of application security
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Personal or academic projects (GitHub is a plus)