Remote Apprentice Software Developer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Structured apprenticeship program

Dedicated mentorship

Career progression opportunities

Competitive entry-level salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking eager individuals for a Remote Apprentice Software Developer role, open to candidates anywhere in South Africa. You will gain practical experience, formal training, and exposure to real-world projects while learning modern languages and practices in a distributed team.

The program focuses on autonomous work, continuous learning, and professional development. A fully remote setup with mentorship and structured progression is offered, with a competitive entry-level salary

Qualifications

• Foundational CS concepts or programming basics.
• Demonstrated passion for software development and eagerness to learn.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Proficiency with communication and collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, Git).
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior developers in designing, coding, testing, and debugging software applications.
• Learn and apply languages and development frameworks (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to software design discussions.
• Collaborate with team using virtual tools to meet project milestones.
• Engage in training modules and self-directed learning to master new technologies.

Skills

Programming basics

Problem solving

Remote work

Git

Slack/Zoom

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or coding bootcamp (advantage)

Tools

Git

Slack

Zoom

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking eager and ambitious individuals for a Remote Apprentice Software Developer position, based anywhere within South Africa but focusing on building skills relevant to our operations. This fully remote role provides an exceptional opportunity to kick-start your career in software development, gaining practical experience and formal training from industry experts. You will contribute to real-world projects, learn modern programming languages and development methodologies, and collaborate with a distributed team. We are looking for candidates with a strong passion for technology, a willingness to learn continuously, and the ability to work independently and effectively in a virtual environment, fostering innovation and delivering high-quality software solutions globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior developers in designing, coding, testing, and debugging software applications.
• Learn and apply various programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) and development frameworks.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to discussions on software design and architecture.
• Collaborate with team members using virtual communication tools to contribute to project milestones.
• Develop an understanding of software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, and DevOps practices .
• Engage actively in training modules, online courses, and self-directed learning to master new technologies and tools.

Requirements

• A foundational understanding of computer science concepts or programming basics.
• A demonstrable passion for software development and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency with communication and collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Git).
• Ability to work autonomously, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting .
• Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification or coding bootcamp is a plus, but not mandatory for exceptional candidates.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Structured apprenticeship program with dedicated mentorship and learning resources.
• Competitive entry-level salary with regular reviews and potential for advancement.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and diverse software development projects.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional certifications, and career progression within the company.