Junior Software Engineer

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Key responsibilities:

What youll build

Youll work across several flagship platforms including

• AI-powered decision support systems
• Customer identity and data platforms
• Marketing measurement and optimisation platforms
• Geospatial intelligence products
• Enterprise APIs and cloud-native services
• Data platforms processing millions of customer interactions
• Generative AI applications transforming how global businesses make decisions

Every product is designed with scale resilience and international deployment in mind.

What youll do

As a Junior Software Engineer you will

• Build and improve product features with support from experienced engineers
• Develop APIs backend services and user-facing applications
• Write clear reliable and well-tested code
• Work with cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure
• Help build data and AI-powered solutions
• Debug issues and contribute to production support
• Take part in code reviews and learn modern engineering practices
• Collaborate with Software Engineers Data Scientists AI Engineers and Product Managers
• Work with engineering teams across the global dentsu network
• Grow your technical skills while contributing to products used by enterprise clients

Our technology stack

Current technologies include

Languages
Python
TypeScript
JavaScript
SQL

Cloud
Microsoft Azure
Azure Functions
Azure OpenAI
Azure AI Foundry
Azure Cosmos DB

Engineering
Docker
Kubernetes
GitHub
GitHub Actions
Terraform
REST APIs
CI/CD

Data & AI
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Databricks
Spark
OpenAI
LangChain
Semantic Kernel
Vector Databases
AI Agents

Were always evolving our stack and encourage developers to explore new technologies ask questions and share ideas.

What were looking for

• Up to 2 years of professional software development experience including internships or graduate programmes; strong personal or academic projects are also welcome
• A foundation in Python TypeScript or JavaScript
• Familiarity with APIs databases Git and modern development practices
• An understanding of testing and clean maintainable code
• A relevant qualification or equivalent practical experience
• Good problem-solving and communication skills
• Curiosity humility and a strong desire to learn
• You dont need experience with every technology in our stackwell help you develop

Why join Dentsu Data

Work with exceptional people

Youll join a team of experienced engineers architects data scientists and AI specialists who genuinely enjoy solving difficult problems together. Youll receive guidance constructive feedback and plenty of opportunities to learn through collaboration knowledge sharing and hands-on work.

Global opportunities

As part of dentsus global network youll collaborate with engineering teams and specialists across Europe North America Asia-Pacific the Middle East and Africa. Youll contribute to products deployed across multiple countries and gain exposure to global clients diverse technical challenges and international best practices.

Invest in your growth

Learning isnt something we do once a yearits part of our culture.

Youll have access to Dentsu University one of the industrys leading learning platforms offering thousands of courses across engineering cloud AI leadership and business. We actively invest in continuous professional development through certifications technical training conferences workshops and mentoring because we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage.

Whether your ambition is to become a Software Engineer AI Specialist Architect or Engineering Leader well help you build the foundations to get there.

Build meaningful technology

This isnt about being limited to minor tasks. From the start youll contribute to AI-powered platforms cloud-native products and data solutions that influence how leading brands make decisions and engage with millions of customers.

What youll receive

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Hybrid working based in Cape Town
• Structured support and mentoring from experienced engineers
• Access to cutting-edge AI technologies and modern engineering tools
• Exposure to global clients and international projects
• Learning investment through Dentsu University certifications and technical development
• Opportunities to collaborate with world-class engineers across the dentsu network
• A culture built on trust ownership and innovation
• The chance to contribute to products from concept through to production

Apply if

You love building elegant software.

You enjoy solving problems and learning how great software is built.

You want to learn from outstanding engineers who challenge and support you.

And youre looking for an opportunity where your ideas your code and your career can have an impact well beyond South Africa.

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