Graduate Trainee Programmer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Intensive training program

Mentorship from engineers

Fully remote work arrangement

Rapid career progression

Job summary

Placements24 seeks highly motivated Graduate Trainee Programmers to join their technology division in a fully remote role. The program provides comprehensive training and hands-on experience in software development, with mentorship from experienced engineers.

You will work on challenging projects, learn new languages and frameworks, and contribute to design, development, and documentation while enjoying a flexible, fully remote work culture and clear potential for rapid career progression.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of programming fundamentals and algorithms.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a logical approach to challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and debug code according to established standards and project requirements.
• Collaborate with senior developers and team members on software design and architecture.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and identify potential issues.
• Learn and implement new programming languages, frameworks, and development tools.
• Assist in the development of technical documentation and user guides.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Technology

Tools

Python

Java

JavaScript

C#

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking highly motivated and technically inclined Graduate Trainee Programmers to join their innovative technology division, operating entirely remotely. This program is designed to nurture budding talent, providing comprehensive training and hands‑on experience in software development. You will work on challenging projects, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of cutting‑edge software solutions. This is an ideal opportunity for recent graduates passionate about coding to build a robust career in technology within a supportive and flexible remote work culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, test, and debug code according to established standards and project requirements.
• Collaborate with senior developers and team members on software design and architecture.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and identify potential issues.
• Learn and implement new programming languages, frameworks, and development tools.
• Assist in the development of technical documentation and user guides.

Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of programming fundamentals and algorithms.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript).
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and a logical approach to challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and benefits package.
• Intensive training program covering various aspects of software development.
• Mentorship from experienced software engineers.
• Full remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunity for rapid career progression based on performance and learning.