Software Communications Developer Trainee

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Title / Role:   Software Communications Developer Trainee  Location:   Sandton  Vacancy:   Permanent | 3- or 6-month probation period | R15,000–R20,000 CTC per month (before tax)  Seniority:   Entry-Level / Graduate / Trainee  Overview:   We are seeking a motivated and technically minded Software Communications Developer Trainee to gain hands-on experience designing, developing and maintaining communication protocols, network applications and real-time data transmission systems.  The successful candidate will receive structured training and work with experienced developers to build practical skills in software development and network communications.  Responsibilities:   • Participate in training covering communication protocols, system architecture and software development lifecycles.  • Assist with clean, scalable and maintainable code for communication software and networking components under senior guidance.  • Support testing, debugging and troubleshooting of communication interfaces, with a focus on reliability and low latency.  • Assist in integrating communication APIs and software modules with internal and external platforms.  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, code records, system configurations and user guides.  • Collaborate with QA, Product and Support teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.  Minimum Requirements:   • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or a related technical field (final-year students may be considered).  • Basic knowledge of at least one programming language, such as C/C++, Java, Python, Go or JavaScript.  • Fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, MQTT or WebRTC is highly preferred.  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a willingness to learn.  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a team.  • Advantageous: familiarity with Linux, Git/version control or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP).