Remote Software Developer in Training

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Training provided

Online courses

Career path

Job summary

Placements24 is offering a Remote Apprentice Software Developer position for individuals who want to start a career in software development from home. You will learn and work on real-world projects alongside a globally distributed team of engineers, with a focus on self-discipline and online collaboration.

You'll receive comprehensive training in modern development methodologies and tools, plus a competitive stipend and a path to a full-time role after the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for software development through personal projects or online courses.
• Completed secondary education (Matric or equivalent) with strong Maths/Science.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python/Java/JavaScript) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and detail orientation.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply software development principles under senior guidance.
• Write, test, and debug code for new features and existing apps.
• Participate in remote team meetings, code reviews, and collaboration sessions.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot defects reported by QA or users.
• Seek feedback and improve coding skills and workflows.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Matric or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 is offering a Remote Apprentice Software Developer position for individuals who want to start a career in software development from home. You will learn and work on real-world projects alongside a globally distributed team of engineers, with a focus on self-discipline and online collaboration.

You'll receive comprehensive training in modern development methodologies and tools, plus a competitive stipend and a path to a full-time role after the apprenticeship.