2027 Summer Software Developer Internship

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Department: Engineering

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: contract

Description

About Electrum:

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.

The Electrum Internship Program:

We run two four-week internship programs annually during the summer (January) and winter (June/July) university breaks. Internships are paid and conducted in-office, with potential for permanent positions depending on company needs and fit.

The 2027 Summer Internship will run for 4 weeks from 11th January 2027 to the 5th February 2027.

As part of the Electrum team, you will:

• 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 3rd year or Honours year.
• A minimum average of 65% in all modules.
• Experience working with Java at university or from personal projects.
• Understanding fundamentals of object-oriented programming.
• Excellent communication and teamwork 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 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:

• Office Perks: Fully-stocked kitchen and daily catered lunch.
• Social Life: Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners