Remote-First Backend Apprentice with Mentorship & APIs

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is offering a Software Development Apprenticeship focused on backend technologies in Centurion, Gauteng. You will work remotely with occasional on-site collaboration, gaining hands-on experience on live projects and mentorship from senior engineers.

The role emphasizes learning server-side development, APIs, databases, and cloud services while preparing for a potential full-time developer position upon completion.

Qualifications

• A strong academic background or demonstrable passion for computer science and software development.
• Foundational knowledge of at least one backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, Node.js).
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming principles.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Must be able to commit to the full duration of the apprenticeship and potentially travel to Centurion, Gauteng for specific team events or training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Work with databases (SQL and NoSQL) to manage and store application data.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Assist in troubleshooting and debugging application issues.
• Learn and apply principles of software architecture and design patterns.
• Contribute to the deployment and maintenance of applications in cloud environments.

Skills

Backend fundamentals

Git

Algorithms

Object-oriented design

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Computer science background

Tools

Git

Job description

Placements24 is offering a Software Development Apprenticeship focused on backend technologies in Centurion, Gauteng. You will work remotely with occasional on-site collaboration, gaining hands-on experience on live projects and mentorship from senior engineers.

The role emphasizes learning server-side development, APIs, databases, and cloud services while preparing for a potential full-time developer position upon completion.