2026 Software Developer Graduate Programme

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Electrum Software Full time R80 000 - R120 000 per year

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.

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 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

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

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