Remote Software Dev Apprentice — Learn, Build, Grow

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 39,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

Modern tools exposure

Potential full-time

Flexible core hours

Remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is offering a fully remote Apprentice Software Developer internship designed to provide hands-on project experience and mentorship from senior engineers. You will work with modern tools and participate in the full software development lifecycle in a collaborative online environment.

The role emphasizes learning across languages and frameworks, with opportunities for growth and potential full-time employment upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or has a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Fundamental programming concepts and data structures.
• Basic knowledge of Python, JavaScript, Java, or C#.
• Familiarity with Git is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to manage time remotely.
• Ability to work independently and in a distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, coding, and debugging of software applications.
• Learn and apply Python, JavaScript, Java.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to code quality.
• Develop and run unit tests for reliability.
• Collaborate with team using remote tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Jira).
• Understand and apply software development best practices and patterns.
• Contribute to documentation for code, APIs, and system designs.
• Research and propose solutions for technical challenges.
• Engage in team meetings and agile development processes.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Programming concepts

Data structures

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Remote collaboration

Self-motivation

Independent work

Education

Degree in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Git

Job description

Placements24 is offering a fully remote Apprentice Software Developer internship designed to provide hands-on project experience and mentorship from senior engineers. You will work with modern tools and participate in the full software development lifecycle in a collaborative online environment.

The role emphasizes learning across languages and frameworks, with opportunities for growth and potential full-time employment upon successful completion.