Graduate Software Developer Intern

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive internship stipend

Mentorship from experienced software</

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom (Free State) is seeking a bright Graduate Software Developer Intern to join a dynamic tech team. You will gain hands-on experience in full-stack development, contributing to real-world projects and learning from experienced developers.

The role focuses on design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions, with mentoring and opportunities to work across the software lifecycle in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• A recent degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of at least one programming language.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle principles.
• Basic knowledge of databases and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, coding, and debugging software applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Collaborate with senior developers on feature development and bug fixes.
• Participate in code reviews to improve code quality and share knowledge.
• Assist in the creation and execution of test cases to ensure software functionality.
• Contribute to documentation of software design and development processes.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

REST APIs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a bright and enthusiastic Graduate Software Developer Intern to join their innovative tech team in Welkom . This internship offers a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience in full-stack software development, working on real-world projects and learning from experienced developers. You will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions. This role is ideal for aspiring developers seeking to build a solid foundation in software engineering within a forward-thinking company in the Free State .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, coding, and debugging software applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Collaborate with senior developers on feature development and bug fixes.
• Participate in code reviews to improve code quality and share knowledge.
• Assist in the creation and execution of test cases to ensure software functionality.
• Contribute to documentation of software design and development processes.

Requirements

• A recent degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle principles.
• Basic knowledge of databases and SQL.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a logical mindset.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and contribute to team projects.

Benefits

• A competitive internship stipend.
• Exposure to modern software development tools and methodologies.
• Mentorship from experienced software engineers.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects and contribute to product development.
• A collaborative and innovative team culture focused on learning and growth.