Remote Software Engineer Apprentice - Mentored & Hands-On

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend during apprenticeship

Mentorship and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Software Engineering Apprentice to join a fully remote team. This role offers hands-on coding experience, mentorship from senior engineers, and exposure to the software development lifecycle from design to testing.

Ideal candidates are recent grads or career changers who want to learn across languages and frameworks, with a strong foundation in programming concepts. A stipend and remote-friendly structure support growth and potential full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of fundamental programming concepts and data structures.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git is advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a remote team.
• A strong desire to learn and continuously improve technical skills.
• A reliable internet connection and a dedicated home workspace.
• Enthusiasm for tackling complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in the design and architecture of software modules and features.
• Learn and apply various programming languages and development frameworks.
• Assist in debugging and troubleshooting software defects.
• Contribute to unit testing and integration testing of software components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Learn about software development methodologies such as Agile.
• Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of existing software systems.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

Data structures

Remote teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or equivalent

Tools

Git

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Software Engineering Apprentice to join a fully remote team. This role offers hands-on coding experience, mentorship from senior engineers, and exposure to the software development lifecycle from design to testing.

Ideal candidates are recent grads or career changers who want to learn across languages and frameworks, with a strong foundation in programming concepts. A stipend and remote-friendly structure support growth and potential full-time opportunities.