2027 Software Developer Graduate Programme

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 aregrounded in impact– designing solutions that matter, acting with urgency, and continuously learning as we scale. We believe increating together– working side by side with our clients and teams to build meaningful, lasting solutions. We prioritisemaking it safe– encouraging open communication, smart risk-taking, and trust so that creativity and alignment thrive. And we backempowered 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 throughworld-class training and hands-on learningevery day.
• Receivementorship and guidance from industry leaderswho are invested in your success.
• Work in adynamic, innovative workplacewhere collaboration and creativity thrive.
• Tackle real-world customer challengesand see the impact of your work firsthand.
• Exploreplenty of opportunities to grow your careerand expand your expertise.
• Gainvaluable 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 aPeople Firstapproach, 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 maximizeimpact.
• Transparency: We openly discuss strategy, finances, and salaries. Mistakes are viewed as learning opportunitiesthat we actively discuss.
• Autonomy: Wetrust 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 toshape the visionof how we build the future of financial services.

Practical Perks

1. Here's how we support our culture:
• Flexible Work:Office-first environment withflexible hours.
• Generous Leave:Starting at20 days per year.
• Office Perks(Cape Town): Fully-stocked kitchen anddaily catered lunch.
2. Social Life:Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners