# 2027 Summer Software Developer Internship

**Company:** [Electrum Software](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/64KVK1QgtG2C8ecmYTx1ns.md)
**Location:** Cape Town, South Africa
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Contract
**Department:** Engineering

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## Description

**About Electrum:**

**Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company.**

Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimise financial transaction processing. Our deep expertise has established us as a respected partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, enabling clients to deliver services to millions of South Africans daily.

At Electrum, we are **grounded in impact** – designing solutions that matter, acting with urgency, and continuously learning as we scale. We believe in **creating together** – working side by side with our clients and teams to build meaningful, lasting solutions. We prioritise **making it safe** – encouraging open communication, smart risk-taking, and trust so that creativity and alignment thrive. And we back **empowered strong teams** – hiring brilliant people, collaborating hard, and holding each other to high standards while leading with empathy and kindness.

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The Electrum Internship Program:**

We run two four-week internship programs annually during the summer (January) and winter (June/July) university breaks. Internships are paid and conducted in-office, with potential for permanent positions depending on company needs and fit.

The 2027 Summer Internship will run for 4 weeks from 11th January 2027 to the 5th February 2027.

**As part of the Electrum team, you will:**

-   to be involved in the full life cycle of our projects;
-   professional training and on-the-job learning;
-   mentorship from industry experts;
-   a workplace with an innovative office culture;
-   to work on real customer problems;
-   access to extensive career growth opportunities;
-   valuable work experience in a real FinTech environment, where you get to work on real projects.

## Requirements

-   University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, or Physics student in either their 3rd year or Honours year.
-   A minimum average of 65% in all modules.
-   Experience working with Java at university or from personal projects.
-   Understanding fundamentals of object-oriented programming.
-   Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

## Benefits

**Why Join Electrum?**

-   We believe in a **People First** approach, ensuring a culture where you can thrive and make a real difference

**Your Career & Culture**

-   **Career Growth:** Delivering world-class financial software is challenging, but your effort will earn you hands-on experience with products used by millions, **accelerating your career**.
-   **Strong Teams**: We keep teams small, focused, and collaborative to maximize impact.
-   **Transparency**: We openly discuss strategy, finances, and salaries. Mistakes are viewed as **learning opportunities** that we actively discuss.
-   **Autonomy**: We **trust you**. You're expected to seek out the data needed for informed decisions and manage your own time—knowing when to focus and when to recharge.
-   **Shared Vision**: You'll have the power to **shape the vision** of how we build the future of financial services.

**Practical Perks**

Here's how we support our culture:

-   **Office Perks**: Fully-stocked kitchen and **daily catered lunch**.
-   **Social Life**: Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners