# 2027 Software Developer Graduate Programme

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

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## Description

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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.

**When you join the Electrum team, you’ll get to:**

-   **Be part of the entire journey** — from the spark of an idea to the final product launch.
-   Grow your skills through **world-class training and hands-on learning** every day.
-   Receive **mentorship and guidance from industry leaders** who are invested in your success.
-   Work in a **dynamic, innovative workplace** where collaboration and creativity thrive.
-   **Tackle real-world customer challenges** and see the impact of your work firsthand.
-   Explore **plenty of opportunities to grow your career** and expand your expertise.
-   Gain **valuable experience in a leading FinTech environment**, contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects.

**As part of the team at Electrum, you get:**

-   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

-   Computer Science, Engineering, Maths or Physics student in either their final year of either their undergrad or postgrad.
-   A minimum average of 65% for all modules.
-   Experience working with Java at university or from personal projects.
-   Understanding fundamentals of object-oriented programming.
-   Excellent interpersonal skills.

### Increase your odds

We’ll be growing you into someone that has the following skills which is why it’s beneficial to already have them:

-   Full stack experience
-   SaaS development experience
-   Payments experience

## 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 l**earning 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**

1.  Here's how we support our culture:

-   **Flexible Work:** Office-first environment with **flexible hours**.
-   **Generous Leave:** Starting at **20 days per year.**
-   **Office Perks** (Cape Town): Fully-stocked kitchen and **daily catered lunch**.

3.  **Social Life:** Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners