Software Development & Data Engineering Apprenticeship – July 2026 Intake

About the role

The AmaliTech Apprenticeship Programme, supported by DEG Impulse, offers a six‑month full‑time pathway for final‑year students or recent graduates to launch a career in software development or data engineering. Participants will work on real projects for global clients, receive mentorship from senior engineers, and gain exposure to modern technologies in a multicultural environment.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior engineers on client‑facing software and data projects.
• Develop and maintain codebases using Java, Python, JavaScript and related frameworks.
• Assist in building data pipelines, AI‑enabled applications, and quality assurance processes.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities.
• Continuously learn and apply new tools, AI‑driven technologies, and best practices.

Required profile

• Based in Rwanda or willing to relocate.
• Final‑year university student or recent graduate in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Data Science or a related field.
• At least six months of practical programming experience through internships, projects, hackathons or online courses.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) with strong problem‑solving and teamwork abilities.
• Motivated to work full‑time for the entire six‑month period and pursue a long‑term tech career.

Required skills

• Java (backend development)
• Python (backend and data engineering)
• JavaScript (full‑stack development)
• SQL query writing
• Data engineering concepts
• Quality Assurance testing
• DevOps fundamentals

What we offer

• Mentorship from senior engineers working with international clients.
• Access to latest development tools and AI‑driven technologies.
• Provided laptop, meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks) and all necessary resources.
• Opportunity to transition from local coding to global engineering practice.
• Potential pathway to full‑time employment after successful completion.