Graduate Trainee - Software Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Mentorship program

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking highly motivated Graduate Trainees in Software Engineering to join our innovative team. This fully remote program offers hands-on coding, testing, and deployment experience under the guidance of senior engineers.

You will work on real-world projects, learn modern languages and frameworks, and receive mentorship aimed at building your technical expertise and a strong portfolio from anywhere with internet access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, JavaScript).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles.
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills for effective remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy software applications under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high code quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with team members on design discussions and feature planning.
• Learn and apply new programming languages, frameworks, and development methodologies.

Skills

Programming basics

SDLC knowledge

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for highly motivated Graduate Trainees in Software Engineering to join their innovative team, fully remotely based. This program is designed to nurture aspiring developers, providing them with the tools, knowledge, and mentorship to excel in software development. You will work on real-world projects, contribute to coding, testing, and deployment cycles, and learn from experienced engineers in a collaborative, virtual environment. This role is perfect for problem-solvers eager to build cutting-edge software solutions and grow their technical expertise from the comfort of their own space.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy software applications under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high code quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with team members on design discussions and feature planning.
• Learn and apply new programming languages, frameworks, and development methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Foundational knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, JavaScript).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles.
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills for effective remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and potential for early promotions.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive training and mentorship from senior developers.
• Exposure to modern software development practices and technologies.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and build a robust portfolio.