2026 Summer Software Developer Internship

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Electrum Full time R90 000 - R120 000 per year

About Electrum:
Electrum Is a Next-generation Payment Software Technology Company.
Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimize 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.

The Electrum Internship Program:
We run two four-week programmes a year in the summer (January) and winter (June/July) university holidays. It's a paid, in-office programme that may lead to a permanent position, depending on company needs and the right fit.

The Summer Internships for 2026 will run for 4 weeks from 12 January 2026 to 06 February 2026

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

  • University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths or Physics student in either their 2nd, 3rd or Honours year (preference is given to Honours and 3rd year students)
  • 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

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:
  • Flexible Work: Office-first environment with flexible hours. (Please exclude this for Non-Flexi roles)
  • Generous Leave: Starting at 20 days per year
  • Office Perks (Cape Town or Johannesburg): Fully-stocked kitchen and daily catered lunch
  • Social Life: Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners

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