Remote Apprentice Software Developer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 179,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship program

Flexible hours

Online learning resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking motivated individuals to join as Remote Apprentice Software Developers, working from anywhere in South Africa. This fully remote apprenticeship offers hands-on learning, real-world projects, and mentorship from experienced software engineers.

You will participate in code reviews, collaborate with a distributed team using agile practices, and develop skills in modern development workflows including Git and CI/CD.

Qualifications

• Strong foundational understanding of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java).
• Demonstrable passion for software development through personal projects or online courses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated and disciplined with the ability to manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing, testing, and debugging code for web and mobile applications using specified programming languages.
• Collaborate with team members on feature development and bug fixes through remote communication tools.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives within an agile framework.
• Learn and apply best practices in software design, version control (Git), and CI/CD.
• Contribute to project documentation and knowledge sharing within the remote team.

Skills

Programming basics

Remote collaboration

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for highly motivated and tech-savvy individuals to join as Remote Apprentice Software Developers, working from anywhere in South Africa. This fully remote apprenticeship provides a unique opportunity to learn modern software development practices, build real-world applications, and contribute to innovative projects. You will be mentored by senior developers, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with a distributed team using agile methodologies. This is an ideal starting point for aspiring developers who are passionate about coding, eager to learn, and thrive in a remote work environment, aiming for a career in the fast-paced tech industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in writing, testing, and debugging code for web and mobile applications using specified programming languages.
• Collaborate with team members on feature development and bug fixes through remote communication tools.
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives within an agile framework.
• Learn and apply best practices in software design, version control (e.g., Git), and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Contribute to project documentation and knowledge sharing within the remote team.

Requirements

• A strong foundational understanding of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java).
• Demonstrable passion for software development, possibly through personal projects or online courses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated and disciplined with the ability to manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• A proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.

Benefits

• Competitive remote apprenticeship salary with regular reviews.
• Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced software engineers.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging software projects.
• Flexible work hours conducive to a remote lifestyle.
• Access to online learning resources and professional development opportunities.