2025 GRADUATE TRAINEE - TECHNICAL AT MAXUT CONSULTING LIMITED

About Company:

MAXUT Consulting is a cybersecurity firm, headquartered in Oakland, California, with operations in Nigeria, specializing in services for the banking and financial sectors. MAXUT Consulting Limited offers benefits like competitive salaries, health and wellness perks, and opportunities for professional development and learning new technologies. Employees also benefit from potentially flexible work arrangements, working on impactful projects, and collaborating with a talented team in the field of cybersecurity for the financial sector.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

Job Summary:

• The Technical Graduate Trainee (Software Development) will undergo structured training and practical project exposure to build strong programming, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• The role focuses on supporting the software engineering team by contributing to the design, coding, testing, debugging, and maintenance of applications while gaining experience in the MAXUT technology stack.
• The trainee will also be introduced to industry-standard tools, frameworks, agile practices, and secure coding standards, with the aim of transitioning into a full-time software development role within the organization

General Description: 

Software Development & Execution:

• Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in line with organizational coding standards.
• Conduct unit testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of assigned features or modules.
• Gain hands-on experience in the MAXUT technology stack to support ongoing and new projects.

Best Practices & Continuous Learning

• Apply software engineering methodologies, tools, and processes to ensure scalable and reliable solutions.
• Contribute to code reviews, sprint planning, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and apply learning to projects.
• Support integration and deployment activities as part of the DevOps lifecycle.

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with senior developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers to deliver project objectives.
• Collaborate with the QA team to resolve software defects and improve overall product quality.
• Provide support in reproducing and resolving customer-reported issues.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and outcomes clearly to relevant stakeholders.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all software development activities align with organizational security and compliance standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, ISO, NDPR).
• Maintain clear and detailed documentation of code, processes, and development activities.
• Follow organizational standards for version control, configuration management, and code security.

Requirements:

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript).
• Familiarity with databases, APIs, and web/mobile application development.
• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to the MAXUT technology stack.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices is an advantage.

Analytical Skills

• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot software issues, and propose effective solutions.

Collaboration & Communication

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take initiative and show creativity in problem-solving.

Key Performance Indicators/ Measurement Criteria

• Code quality, efficiency, and adherence to standards.
• Timeliness and accuracy of deliverables.
• Contribution to project milestones and sprint goals.
• Quality of documentation and reporting.
• Learning curve and ability to adopt the MAXUT technology stack.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and collaboration effectiveness.

Internal Liason

• Software Development, Product Management, DevOps and Project and Admin Teams

External Liason

• Clients, Vendors and Partners

Salary

Application Closing Date: 21st September, 2025

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: maxitconsult2024@gmail.com using “Technical Graduate Trainee” as the subject of the email.