Graduate Trainee Software Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Structured training program

Challenging projects

Collaborative Sandton environment

Mentorship from engineers

Benefits package including health & 12

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking bright and innovative Graduate Trainee Software Engineers to join its leading technology division. This is an unparalleled opportunity for ambitious graduates to embark on a career in software engineering, receiving extensive training and working on challenging projects.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers, contribute to cutting-edge software solutions, learn modern development practices, and join a team that values innovation, collaboration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE or related field.
• Solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Proficiency in at least one OO language (Java/C++/Python/C#/etc).
• Familiar with Git and software development tools.
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in software development lifecycle activities, including design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on feature development and architectural design.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software defects and issues.
• Contribute to code reviews with constructive feedback.
• Learn and apply agile methodologies and best practices in software engineering.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

OO languages

Git

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Eng.

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking bright and innovative Graduate Trainee Software Engineers to join their leading technology division in Sandton . This is an unparalleled opportunity for ambitious graduates to embark on a career in software engineering, receiving extensive training and working on challenging projects. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, contribute to the development of cutting-edge software solutions, and learn modern development practices. The ideal candidate possesses a strong academic background in computer science or a related field, a passion for coding, and a drive to solve complex technical problems. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in software development lifecycle activities, including design, coding, testing, and deployment.


• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code in accordance with established standards.


• Collaborate with senior engineers on feature development and architectural design.


• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software defects and issues.


• Contribute to code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.


• Learn and apply agile methodologies and best practices in software engineering.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Strong understanding of fundamental programming principles, data structures, and algorithms.


• Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java, C++, Python, C#).


• Familiarity with software development tools and version control systems (e.g., Git).


• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a logical approach to technical challenges.


• Strong desire to learn, adapt to new technologies, and work effectively in a team.

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with excellent growth potential.


• Structured training program covering modern software engineering practices.


• Exposure to challenging projects and advanced technology stacks.


• A collaborative and innovative work environment in Sandton .


• Mentorship from experienced software architects and engineers.


• Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.