2027 Summer Software Developer Internship

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 opportunitiesthat 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