2027 Software Developer Graduate Programme

Electrum Payments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

20 days leave

Daily catered lunch

Job summary

Electrum is a next‑generation payment software company in Cape Town. This internship targets final‑year Computer Science, Engineering, Maths or Physics students seeking hands‑on learning in a FinTech environment.

You will work on real customer challenges under mentorship from industry leaders, gaining exposure to enterprise‑grade software and shaping your career in a dynamic team. The role offers autonomy, collaboration, and growth with flexible hours, 20 days leave, and daily catered lunches at

Qualifications

• Full stack experience and SaaS development exposure are a plus.
• Payments experience is beneficial for the team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills help collaboration with clients and colleagues.
• Understanding fundamentals of object‑oriented programming is essential.

Skills

Full stack experience

SaaS development experience

Payments experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Object-oriented programming

Education

Computer Science, Engineering, Maths or Physics student (final year or postgraduate)

Minimum average 65% for all modules

Tools

Java

Job description

Electrum is a next‑generation payment software technology company.

Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimise financial transaction processing. Our deep expertise has established us as a respected partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, enabling clients to deliver services to millions of South Africans daily.

At Electrum, we are grounded in impact – designing solutions that matter, acting with urgency, and continuously learning as we scale. We believe in creating together – working side by side with our clients and teams to build meaningful, lasting solutions. We prioritise making it safe – encouraging open communication, smart risk‑taking, and trust so that creativity and alignment thrive. And we back empowered strong teams – hiring brilliant people, collaborating hard, and holding each other to high standards while leading with empathy and kindness.

When you join the Electrum team, you’ll get to:

• Be part of the entire journey — from the spark of an idea to the final product launch.
• Grow your skills through world‑class training and hands‑on learning every day.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from industry leaders who are invested in your success.
• Work in a dynamic, innovative workplace where collaboration and creativity thrive.
• Tackle real‑world customer challenges and see the impact of your work firsthand.
• Explore plenty of opportunities to grow your career and expand your expertise.
• Gain valuable experience in a leading FinTech environment, contributing to meaningful, high‑impact projects.

As part of the team at Electrum, you get:

• to be involved in the full life cycle of our projects;
• professional training and on‑the‑job learning;
• mentorship from industry experts;
• a workplace with an innovative office culture;
• to work on real customer problems;
• access to extensive career growth opportunities;
• valuable work experience in a real FinTech environment, where you get to work on real projects.

• Computer Science, Engineering, Maths or Physics student in either their final year of either their undergrad or postgrad.
• A minimum average of 65% for all modules.
• Experience working with Java at university or from personal projects.
• Understanding fundamentals of object‑oriented programming.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Increase your odds

We’ll be growing you into someone that has the following skills which is why it’s beneficial to already have them:

• Full stack experience
• SaaS development experience
• Payments experience

Why Join Electrum?

• We believe in a People First approach, ensuring a culture where you can thrive and make a real difference

Your Career & Culture

• Career Growth: Delivering world‑class financial software is challenging, but your effort will earn you hands‑on experience with products used by millions, accelerating your career.
• Strong Teams: We keep teams small, focused, and collaborative to maximize impact.
• Transparency: We openly discuss strategy, finances, and salaries. Mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities that we actively discuss.
• Autonomy: We trust you. You're expected to seek out the data needed for informed decisions and manage your own time—knowing when to focus and when to recharge.
• Shared Vision: You'll have the power to shape the vision of how we build the future of financial services.

Practical Perks

1. Here’s how we support our culture:

• Flexible Work: Office‑first environment with flexible hours.
• Generous Leave: Starting at 20 days per year.
• Office Perks (Cape Town): Fully‑stocked kitchen and daily catered lunch.

• Social Life: Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners