Software Developer Intern - 3 Month Contract

Pay: R5,500 - R6,500 a month | Job Type: Internship | Location: Mitchells Plain, Western Cape

As a Software Developer Intern at Zlto, you will gain practical experience by contributing to the development of our digital platform under the close guidance of experienced developers. You’ll be exposed to real-world projects, tools, and technologies used in modern software engineering, while learning to build user-focused and scalable solutions that empower youth across Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

Write clean and simple code with guidance and supervision.
Contribute to small tasks or features on the Zlto platform.
Assist in fixing bugs and testing new features.
Learn and apply best practices for frontend and backend development.
Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint activities within an Agile/Scrum environment.
Learn to work with Git for version control.

Technology Exposure:

Frontend: Vue.js / Nuxt, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript
Backend: Python, FastAPI
DevOps & Tools: Docker, AWS (basic awareness expected over time)

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

Essential: Grade 12, current studies in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
Basic experience with any programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, etc.).
Eagerness to learn and grow in a real-world software development team.
Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

Desirable:

Familiarity with web or mobile development frameworks (e.g., Vue, React, Flutter).
Experience with Git or version control basics.
Awareness of backend development, APIs, or cloud services.
Participation in coding bootcamps, student projects, hackathons, or open-source work.