Are you a final-year tech student or recent graduate who can already code? AmaliTech is recruiting for its Apprenticeship Programme – January 2027 Cohort in Kigali, Rwanda. It is a paid, full-time, six-month programme with a stipend, a company laptop and free meals. You will train with senior engineers on real projects for global clients. You must be based in Rwanda or willing to relocate there.
About the AmaliTech Apprenticeship Programme
AmaliTech is an IT services company with offices in Germany, the US, Ghana and Rwanda. It connects global tech companies with skilled African engineers. Its apprenticeship programme, supported by DEG Impulse, trains early-career talent in software development and data engineering to international standards.
The programme runs Monday to Friday for six months. It combines intensive technical training, mentorship and hands-on project work. Strong apprentices may find career paths within AmaliTech and its partners.
Benefits of the AmaliTech Apprenticeship
- Monthly stipend
- Company laptop
- Free meals: breakfast, lunch and snacks
- Mentorship from senior engineers who work with global clients
- Real-world project experience
- Access to the latest tools and AI-driven technologies
- A possible pathway to jobs at AmaliTech and its partners
Please note: AmaliTech does not publish the stipend amount, and the listing does not mention relocation or accommodation support. If you live outside Rwanda, ask the recruitment team about these costs before you apply.
Available Tracks
- Data Engineering
- Python Backend + AI App Development
- Java Backend Development
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- JavaScript Full Stack
- DevOps
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Requirements
- Based in Rwanda, or willing to relocate
- A 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, from internships, projects, hackathons, bootcamps or online courses
- Able to commit full-time for the whole programme
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Strong problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to work independently
Must-Have Skills by Track
- Data Engineering: basic SQL, introductory Python, handling tables and CSV/Excel data
- Python Backend + AI: Python basics including OOP, familiarity with APIs and Git
- Java Backend: core Java (OOP, exceptions, collections), database CRUD basics, Git
- QA: writing test cases and bug reports, API testing with tools like Postman, issue trackers like Jira
- JavaScript Full Stack: HTML, CSS, modern JavaScript, a framework such as React, simple Node.js/Express APIs, Git
- DevOps: basic Linux command line and Git/GitHub
Selection Process
- Application review against the minimum criteria
- Assessment: a General Coding Assessment, a cognitive test and a project challenge
- In-person interviews in Kigali: a technical interview and a culture-fit interview
- Offer stage and onboarding
Because the interviews take place in person in Kigali, applicants outside Rwanda should plan for travel.
Application Deadline
AmaliTech has not published a closing date for the January 2027 cohort. Apply as early as possible, before the listing closes.
How to Apply for the AmaliTech Apprenticeship Programme 2027
- Read the programme details on the official AmaliTech Rwanda apprenticeship page.
- Pick the track that matches your skills, and make sure you meet its must-have requirements.
- Open the official January 2027 cohort listing and click “I’m interested”.
- Choose your specialisation in the application form and submit.
Questions? Contact AmaliTech’s Rwanda Recruitment Manager, Theogene Muhire, at [email protected].
Tips for a Strong Application
- Link your GitHub or portfolio. Show real projects in your chosen track.
- Practise coding tests on sites like HackerRank before the assessment.
- Choose one track and go deep. Do not apply for a track you cannot back up with projects.
- If you are outside Rwanda, sort out relocation plans and costs early.
Key Details at a Glance
- Organiser: AmaliTech (supported by DEG Impulse)
- Location: Kigali, Rwanda
- Cohort: January 2027
- Duration: 6 months, full-time
- Benefits: Stipend, laptop, meals, mentorship
- Who: Final-year students and recent tech graduates with 6+ months of coding experience
- Deadline: Not published; apply early
