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Software Trainee Developer at SunCulture Kenya Ltd

SunCulture Kenya Ltd
Full-time
On-site
About the Role


This Software Trainee Developer role is a one-year, full-time learning opportunity designed to give you a holistic view of software engineering in a supportive, hands-on environment. You'll be guided by experienced engineers as you assist with projects across the full technology stack, learning how systems are designed, built, and maintained.
We are looking for someone with strong coding potential, a passion for learning and problem-solving, regardless of your formal background. This is a chance to accelerate your career and gain practical experience with modern software development practices.


What You'll Be Doing


Contribute to real projects, assisting our team with both front-end (React, TypeScript) and back-end (Node.js, Python, AWS) tasks.
Learn how to build features from end-to-end, supporting tasks from designing user interfaces to connecting APIs and databases.
Work with our engineering team on daily workflows, including GitHub Actions, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including QA, DevOps, and Product.
Participate in pair programming, code reviews, and team learning sessions to get direct mentorship.
Document and present your work to peers and mentors to build your communication skills


What You'll Learn and Be Exposed To


This traineeship is designed to provide you with a versatile skillset and confidence as a developer. Over the year, you will:
Work in a safe learning environment under the guidance of senior staff.
Gain experience in both front-end and back-end contexts.
Understand the basics of how to design and contribute to full-stack applications at scale.
Develop experience with agile teamwork, DevOps pipelines, and system architecture basics.
The 1 year traineeship offers a market-conform monthly stipend.
Be exposed to our core tech stack, including:
JavaScript Frameworks: Node.js, TypeScript, React
Backend: Python Fast API, AWS Gateway and Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk
Databases: AWS RDS for MySQL and PostgreSQL, Redis

Messaging: Kafka
CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitHub
Mobile: React Native for Android
Cloud Services: AWS, Azure, GCP
Containerization and Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes




Does this sound like you?

We're flexible on formal qualifications. We are more interested in your passion for technology and your potential to grow.


You are a recent graduate or are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree, diploma, or bootcamp in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
You have some hands-on experience through coursework, internships, or personal projects in one or more of the following areas:

Web: HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, React.
Backend: Node.js, Python, or databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL).


Full Stack: A mix of both front-end and back-end exposure.
You have strong curiosity to learn about cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps practices, and modern software development workflows.
You have a strong problem-solving mindset and eagerness to tackle real-world challenges.
You have excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn from peers and mentors.
Bonus: An interest in IoT, embedded systems, or firmware is a plus
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