Remote Apprentice Software Developer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 60,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote training

Mentorship

Diverse projects

Flexible remote work

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking ambitious individuals for Remote Apprentice Software Developer roles, working entirely from home. This entry-level opportunity offers hands-on learning, mentorship from senior developers, and exposure to real projects in a remote-first environment.

You will learn to build, test, and maintain software applications, with comprehensive training and clear career progression within a growing tech company.

Qualifications

• A strong passion for coding and a desire to become a professional Software Developer.
• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent; a relevant IT diploma or degree is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts and logic.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong self-discipline and communication skills suitable for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing, testing, and debugging code for web and mobile applications using modern programming languages.
• Learn to work with version control systems like Git and collaborate effectively on codebases.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, under mentorship.
• Help maintain and update existing software systems, ensuring performance and reliability.

Skills

Strong passion for coding

Remote work readiness

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

IT diploma or degree advantageous

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for bright and ambitious individuals to join as Remote Apprentice Software Developers , working entirely from home. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for aspiring developers to gain real-world experience in a supportive, remote-first environment. You will learn to build, test, and maintain software applications under the guidance of senior developers, contributing to exciting projects. We provide comprehensive training and mentorship to help you develop your coding skills and advance your career in the tech industry, fostering innovation and collaboration across distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in writing, testing, and debugging code for web and mobile applications using modern programming languages.
• Learn to work with version control systems like Git and collaborate effectively on codebases.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, under mentorship.
• Help maintain and update existing software systems, ensuring performance and reliability.

Requirements

• A strong passion for coding and a desire to become a professional Software Developer.
• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent; a relevant IT diploma or degree is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts and logic.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong self-discipline and communication skills suitable for remote work.

Benefits

• Comprehensive remote training and mentorship program from industry experts.
• Competitive entry-level salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on diverse software projects and build a strong portfolio.
• Flexible remote work environment fostering work-life balance.
• Clear career progression pathways within a growing technology company.