Junior Software Developer Apprentice (Remote)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & mentorship

Remote work

Learning resources

Competitive apprentice salary

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Software Developer Apprentice to join a distributed, remote-first team supporting operations in Pretoria. This apprenticeship offers training, mentorship, and hands-on coding experience across software projects.

You will learn best practices, contribute to new features, and help maintain existing codebases while developing your technical skills and career in software engineering.

Qualifications

• Strong foundational understanding of programming concepts and logic.
• Experience or coursework in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a logical approach to challenges.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in a remote or virtual setting.
• Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively in a remote work environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior developers in writing, testing, and debugging code for various software applications.
• Learn and apply principles of software design and architecture.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the development of new features and the maintenance of existing codebases.
• Collaborate with team members through virtual communication tools to achieve project goals.
• Assist in documentation of code and software functionalities.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting for a motivated Junior Software Developer Apprentice to join their distributed team, with a primary focus on remote work, supporting operations in Pretoria . This apprenticeship provides a fantastic launchpad for individuals passionate about coding, offering comprehensive training and mentorship in software development. You will contribute to building and maintaining software solutions while learning best practices in a collaborative, remote-first environment. This is a chance to develop your technical skills, work on impactful projects, and build a successful career in software engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior developers in writing, testing, and debugging code for various software applications.
• Learn and apply principles of software design and architecture.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the development of new features and the maintenance of existing codebases.
• Collaborate with team members through virtual communication tools to achieve project goals.
• Assist in documentation of code and software functionalities.

Requirements

• A strong foundational understanding of programming concepts and logic.
• Experience or coursework in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a logical approach to challenges.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in a remote or virtual setting.
• Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively in a remote work environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Extensive training and mentorship from experienced software engineers.
• Remote work flexibility, enabling work from home.
• Access to learning resources and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive apprentice salary with potential for salary increases.
• Opportunity for long-term career growth within the company.