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 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.

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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.

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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 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 l earning 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

• 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