Shoprite: Software Engineering Apprenticeships 2023

Location: Brackenfell, Cape Town, South Africa

Closing Date: 01 November 2023

Shoptrite invites South African unemployed youth to apply for the Software Engineering Apprenticeship Programme 2023 / 2024.

Shoprite: Software Engineering Apprenticeship Programme 2023

Job Objectives:

Participate in cross-functional, agile software development teams.
Work closely with Senior and Lead Software Developers/Engineers.
Assist in the design, development, and testing of software applications.
Continuously learn, improve, innovate, and optimize software solutions.
Utilize technological resources to create solutions using coding techniques and methodologies.
Apply software development standards and best practices.
Maintain and support existing software applications.
Collaborate with IT and business teams to integrate software solutions.
Participate in Software Development Lifecycles (SDLC).
Stay updated on emerging software development principles, designs, technologies, and coding standards.
Actively participate in Software Development Community of Practice sessions.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 certificate.
Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Software/Computer Engineering, Mathematics, IT, or a related field. Alternatively, in the final year of a relevant qualification.

Experience:

Exposure to distributed, multi-tiered systems, algorithms, and relational databases (SQL, MySQL).
Proficiency in one or more high-level programming languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python, Golang, C++, PHP).
Exposure to OOP and SOLID programming or design principles.
Familiarity with software development tools (e.g., Git, JIRA) and Agile methodologies.
Exposure to Linux and Microsoft Operating systems and scripting (Bash or PowerShell).
Experience with JavaScript Frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, Vue.js).
Knowledge of cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Knowledge and Skills:

Computer systems savvy, with a basic understanding of key IT concepts and hardware, programming languages, operating systems, and network technologies.
High level of self-motivation and goal-oriented.
Curious and eager to learn, actively seeking new knowledge and skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain technical concepts to various stakeholders.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Creativity and innovation in problem-solving.
Proficiency in using data to investigate problems, detect patterns, and extrapolate insights.
Staying updated on the latest research and developments in the field.
Integrity and accountability for actions and mistakes.