Software Development Apprentice (Remote)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote training program

Competitive apprentice salary

Exposure to Agile development

Potential full-time employment

Flexible remote schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is offering a Software Development Apprenticeship that is fully remote, based out of Port Elizabeth. You will learn coding, debugging, and software architecture under expert mentorship as part of a collaborative virtual team.

You will gain hands-on experience on real projects with regular feedback, with opportunities for growth and potential full-time employment after successful completion.

Qualifications

• Strong passion for software development and tech.
• Grade 12 completed; further study a plus.
• Basic programming concepts and scripting familiarity.
• Excellent problem-solving and logical thinking.
• Good communication and teamwork in a remote setup.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior developers in writing clean, maintainable code.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle.
• Learn debugging techniques to fix defects.
• Collaborate via virtual tools and project management platforms.
• Contribute to new features and improvements.
• Engage in code reviews and seek feedback.

Skills

Tech aptitude

Problem solving

Communication

Distributed teamwork

Learning mindset

Education

Grade 12

Related-field degree (preferred)

Job description

About the Role

Embark on your tech journey with our client's Software Development Apprenticeship , a fully remote opportunity based out of Port Elizabeth . This program is designed for aspiring developers eager to learn and contribute to innovative software solutions. You will be part of a collaborative, virtual team, working on exciting projects and gaining practical experience in coding, debugging, and software architecture. We provide comprehensive training and mentorship to equip you with the skills needed to thrive in the fast-paced world of software development, supporting our global client base remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior developers in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code using modern programming languages .
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, including planning, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Learn and apply debugging techniques to identify and resolve software defects.
• Collaborate with team members through virtual communication tools and project management platforms.
• Contribute to the development of new features and improvements for existing applications.
• Engage in regular code reviews and actively seek feedback for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A strong aptitude for technology and a genuine passion for software development .
• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent; tertiary education in a related field is a plus.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts or experience with scripting languages.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and logical thinking.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a suitable remote workspace.

Benefits

• Comprehensive remote training program covering various development stacks.
• Competitive remote apprentice salary with regular performance reviews.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and agile development methodologies.
• Opportunity for full-time employment and career growth within the company upon successful completion.
• Flexible remote work schedule promoting work-life balance.