2026 Summer Software Developer Internship

1 week ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Electrum Software Full time R120 000 - R240 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 opportunitiesthat 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:

  2. Flexible Work: Office-first environment with flexible hours. (Please exclude this for Non-Flexi roles)

  3. Generous Leave: Starting at 20 days per year.
  4. Office Perks (Cape Town or Johannesburg): Fully-stocked kitchen and daily catered lunch.

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



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