Application Deadline: Unspecified
The Interswitch Developer Program 2025 is now officially accepting applications, offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring and early-career tech talent to take their skills to the next level. This program is part of the broader Interswitch Skill Base Academy, Interswitch’s flagship initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of world-class technology professionals. The academy was created as a long-term investment in Africa’s digital future, ensuring that young innovators and developers are equipped with the competencies required to excel in a rapidly evolving tech ecosystem.
Over the next three years, Interswitch aims to train and develop between 5,000 and 10,000 highly skilled technology professionals, and you could be one of them. Whether you’re a recent graduate, a junior developer, or someone transitioning into tech, this program provides a unique platform to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience, and build competencies that align with industry standards.
About the Interswitch Developer Program
The Interswitch Developer Program is a structured learning pathway crafted to close the persistent gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. Many young professionals struggle to find opportunities that offer both learning and practical exposure, but this program is designed precisely to fill that gap. Through instructor-led training, practical projects, and mentorship from experienced engineers, participants gain the confidence and expertise they need to thrive in the global technology landscape.
Interswitch, a leading player in Africa’s digital payments and technology sector, brings decades of experience in building scalable systems and innovative solutions. The program draws from this strong foundation, offering participants insight into industry best practices, emerging technologies, and the rigorous standards required to build secure, reliable, and efficient software products.
Specialty Areas
Participants can apply to train in one of the following high-demand areas of software engineering and development operations. Each specialty has been carefully selected based on industry relevance and the future of work:
1. Backend Engineering
Learn the architecture and logic that power the core functionality of applications. This track covers server-side development, database management, API creation, system integration, and performance optimization. Participants will work with frameworks, programming languages, and backend tools that drive enterprise solutions.
2. Frontend Engineering
Gain expertise in building visually appealing, interactive, and user-friendly interfaces. Frontend engineers create seamless user experiences using modern libraries, design principles, and responsive development practices. This track prepares participants to bring digital products to life through intuitive designs and efficient code.
3. QA (Quality Assurance) Engineering
Quality assurance engineering focuses on ensuring that software systems perform reliably and meet user expectations. Participants will learn manual and automated testing, debugging, performance testing, and how to use QA tools that ensure product quality from development to deployment.
4. DevOps Engineering
DevOps engineers bridge the gap between development and operations, ensuring smooth deployments, automation, CI/CD pipeline management, and system reliability. This track equips participants with skills in cloud infrastructure, monitoring tools, containerization, and workflow optimization.
5. Mobile Engineering
Mobile engineers design and build applications tailored for mobile platforms with seamless performance and user experience. This track covers Android and iOS development, cross-platform frameworks, mobile UI/UX principles, and device-specific optimizations.
Each specialization is carefully structured to provide not just theoretical training, but real-world scenarios that mimic the challenges engineers face in professional environments.
Program Tracks
The Interswitch Developer Program accommodates applicants at the early stages of their careers, ensuring an inclusive and supportive learning journey. The program track currently open is:
🔹 Basic Track (0 – 2 Years Experience)
This track is ideal for young professionals who are recent graduates, self-taught developers, or individuals exploring a career transition into technology. It focuses on foundational concepts, core engineering practices, and gradual skill-building through hands-on projects and mentorship.
Program Duration
Total duration: 9 months
The program has been structured into learning phases that ensure participants grow progressively from basic understanding to intermediate competence. The nine months will include:
- Instructor-led lectures
- Practice labs and assignments
- Group projects and real-world simulations
- Mentor-led guidance
- Peer-to-peer collaboration
- Assessments and evaluations
- Capstone project showcasing learned skills
By the end of the program, participants will be well-equipped to take on junior to mid-level engineering roles in the tech industry.
Why You Should Apply
The Interswitch Developer Program is more than just a training course—it is a powerful stepping stone into the future of technology. Participants benefit from:
- Industry-relevant curriculum aligned with global technology standards
- Access to experienced engineers and ICT professionals
- Practical knowledge gained through hands-on projects
- Exposure to modern development tools and frameworks
- Networking opportunities with other learners, tutors, and Interswitch staff
- A recognized training certificate that boosts employability
- A supportive learning environment built to help you succeed
This is a rare opportunity to be trained by one of Africa’s most respected technology companies and to gain the skills needed to thrive in a dynamic, highly competitive industry.
Who Should Apply?
This program is ideal for:
- Young graduates with a passion for technology
- Junior developers seeking structured training
- Self-taught coders looking to deepen their expertise
- Individuals transitioning into tech from another field
- Anyone eager to build a strong foundation in software engineering, DevOps, QA, or mobile development
If you are driven, curious, and committed to growing your technical capacity, the Interswitch Developer Program is built for you.
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