Website Zeraki
Zeraki is all about using technology to solve some of the toughest challenges encountered in providing quality education in Africa. Our cutting edge solutions, provide insights that enable informed decision making, provide access to quality instruction and take the stress out of everyday administ… read morerative tasks. We strive to improve the lives of educators and students at every stage and in every setting. Our Core product, Zeraki analytics, is transforming the way educational data is collected, analyzed and used. Zeraki simplifies and enhances the use of technology to deliver quality education. We develop cutting-edge tools that reduce the pain parents, teachers, students and schools face in attaining their educational goals.
About the Role
At Zeraki, we believe in nurturing technical talent early and intentionally. Our Software Engineering Internship Program is a paid, full-time, 3-month experience designed for ambitious students who want to work on real-world problems, contribute to production systems, and grow rapidly in a high-performance environment.
As an intern, you won’t just observe—you’ll build, ship, and learn alongside experienced engineers, contributing to products used by millions of users across the continent.
Requirements
What You’ll Do
Design, build, and maintain backend or frontend features in real production systems
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality solutions
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
Debug, test, and optimize applications for performance and scalability
Contribute to internal tools, automation, or platform improvements
Learn and apply best practices in software engineering, including system design and testing
What We’re Looking For
Strong foundational knowledge in computer science and software development
Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, etc.)
Familiarity with basic software engineering concepts (e.g., APIs, databases, version control)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
A genuine passion for building technology that creates real-world impact
Eligibility Requirements
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
Be in your 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of study
Must be returning to school to finish your course after the internship
Available full-time for the entire 3-month program duration
Able to commit fully to the internship for 3 months (non-extendable)
Apply for only one intake per calendar year
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on experience building systems used by millions of users
Mentorship from experienced engineers in a high-performance environment
Exposure to real-world software engineering practices and scalable systems
Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to products shaping education in Africa
A fast-paced learning experience that accelerates your technical and professional growth
Who Should Apply
This program is ideal for students who are:
Curious and self-driven
Excited by challenging problems
Motivated to build and ship real products
Eager to grow in a high-performance engineering environment
If you’re ready to learn fast, build real systems, and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Through:
www.zeraki.app
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