Remote Junior Software Developer Apprentice

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote training & mentorship

Competitive salary with increments

Diverse and challenging projects

Flexible working hours

Exposure to modern practices

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking aspiring Junior Software Developer Apprentices to join a remote-first engineering team. This fully remote role offers hands-on software development experience, collaborating with senior developers and learning modern programming languages and practices from home.

You will contribute to scalable software projects, participate in code reviews, and gain exposure to agile methodologies in a distributed team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong passion for software development and solid programming fundamentals.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python/Java/JavaScript).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication for effective remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing, testing, and debugging code under guidance of senior developers.
• Learn and apply agile development methodologies in a team setting.
• Contribute to development of new features and maintenance of software.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate user requirements into technical specs.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

Programming languages

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Learning mindset

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking aspiring Junior Software Developer Apprentices to join their innovative, remote-first engineering team. This fully remote position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in software development, working on cutting‑edge projects from the comfort of your own home. You will collaborate with senior developers, learn modern programming languages and methodologies, and contribute to building scalable software solutions. This program is ideal for individuals passionate about coding and eager to build a successful career in the tech industry, supported by a team that values collaboration and continuous learning across distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in writing, testing, and debugging code under the guidance of senior developers.
• Learn and apply agile development methodologies in a team setting.
• Contribute to the development of new features and the maintenance of existing software.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

Requirements

• A strong passion for software development and a solid understanding of programming fundamentals.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, essential for effective remote collaboration.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools in a remote environment .

Benefits

• Comprehensive remote training and mentorship program.
• Competitive salary with performance-based increments.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging software projects.
• Flexible working hours within a remote setup.
• Exposure to modern software development practices and tools.