Remote Software Development Trainee - Mentor-Led Growth

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote opportunity

Online training program

Mentorship from senior developers

Exposure to modern tech stacks

Real-world projects

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive virtual culture

Access to online learning resources

Job summary

Placements24 presents a fully remote Software Development Traineeship for applicants across South Africa. You will learn modern software development practices, work with senior engineers, and gain hands-on experience across languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript.

Join a fast-paced online environment, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and participate in real-world projects with pathways to permanent roles.

Qualifications

• Completed matriculation or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated passion for programming with personal projects/online courses.
• Basic understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Self-discipline and time management for remote work.
• Reliable home office setup and internet connection.
• Eligible to work remotely within South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Participate in remote training modules covering software development fundamentals and languages.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using online tools.
• Assist in writing, testing, and debugging code for various software applications.
• Contribute to new features and improvements for existing software products.
• Engage in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Learn and apply version control systems like Git.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues.
• Document code, processes, and technical designs.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Actively participate in virtual team meetings and project discussions.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

Git

Data structures

Algorithms

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Matric / Equivalent

Tools

Slack

Zoom

Jira

Job description

Placements24 presents a fully remote Software Development Traineeship for applicants across South Africa. You will learn modern software development practices, work with senior engineers, and gain hands-on experience across languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript.

Join a fast-paced online environment, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and participate in real-world projects with pathways to permanent roles.