Remote Software Developer Intern - WhatJobs Direct

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Fully remote work environment

Exposure to modern development tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a motivated Graduate Software Developer Intern for a fully remote role. You will collaborate with experienced engineers on real-world software projects, learn best practices, and contribute to coding, testing, and documentation tasks from your location.

Ideal candidates are pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's/Master's in CS/SE, with programming fundamentals and OO design, and experience in Python/Java/C#/JavaScript.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Solid understanding of programming fundamentals and object-oriented principles.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in a virtual environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Access to a reliable internet connection and a suitable remote workspace.
• Passion for software development and a desire to contribute to impactful projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior developers in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team discussions on technical approaches.
• Help design, develop, and implement software features according to project specifications.
• Write and execute unit tests to ensure code quality and functionality.
• Assist in debugging and resolving software defects reported by QA or users.
• Contribute to the documentation of software designs, APIs, and user guides.
• Collaborate effectively with team members using remote collaboration tools.
• Learn and apply new programming languages, frameworks, and tools as required by projects.
• Support the deployment and maintenance of software applications.
• Actively participate in agile development ceremonies, such as daily stand-ups and sprint planning.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

OO design

Python

Java

C#

JavaScript

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge technology firm, is looking for a motivated and driven Graduate Software Developer Intern to join their dynamic, fully remote team. This internship offers an exceptional opportunity for aspiring developers to gain practical, hands-on experience in a real-world software development environment without geographical constraints. You will work alongside experienced engineers, contributing to software projects, learning best practices, and developing your coding skills from the comfort of your own location. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about software engineering, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to innovative projects. This role is ideal for individuals looking to build a strong foundation in software development and gain exposure to modern development workflows, all within a supportive, remote-first culture. The successful intern will be instrumental in assisting with coding, testing, and documentation tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior developers in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team discussions on technical approaches.
• Help design, develop, and implement software features according to project specifications.
• Write and execute unit tests to ensure code quality and functionality.
• Assist in debugging and resolving software defects reported by QA or users.
• Contribute to the documentation of software designs, APIs, and user guides.
• Collaborate effectively with team members using remote collaboration tools.
• Learn and apply new programming languages, frameworks, and tools as required by projects.
• Support the deployment and maintenance of software applications.
• Actively participate in agile development ceremonies, such as daily stand-ups and sprint planning.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Solid understanding of programming fundamentals and object-oriented principles.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in a virtual environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Access to a reliable internet connection and a suitable remote workspace.
• Passion for software development and a desire to contribute to impactful projects.

Benefits

• Gain invaluable industry experience in a fully remote setting.
• Mentorship from experienced software engineers.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and innovative software projects.
• Exposure to modern development practices and tools.
• Flexible working hours suitable for remote work.
• Potential for future full-time employment opportunities based on performance.
• Build a strong professional network from anywhere.