2026 Internship - AI & Automation Software Developer

Build intelligent automation systems across marketing, business workflows, and data operations.

Conversion Science is a technology-forward South African company developing AI-powered automation solutions for digital platforms and business processes. As a Google Premier Partner and Marketing Platform Partner, we have direct access to cutting-edge APIs and beta features from major platforms, giving you exposure to technologies before they hit the mainstream market.

We're seeking a junior software developer passionate about AI, automation, and data engineering to join our technical team. You'll work with modern development practices, generative AI tools, and real-time data systems while solving diverse automation challenges - from marketing campaign optimisation to internal workflow automation and data processing pipelines.

What makes this unique:

• Diverse automation projects: Build marketing automations, internal workflow systems, and business process automation
• Early access to emerging technologies: Work with beta APIs and new features from Google, Meta, TikTok, and other platforms as they're released
• AI-first development: Build with generative AI, implement ML-driven optimisation, and create intelligent automation systems
• Real-world impact: Your code will manage millions in ad spend, streamline business operations, and process massive datasets daily
• Cross-functional exposure: Gain domain expertise across multiple business areas while building your technical skills

This is a one-year internship designed to accelerate your development career with highly sought-after skills in AI integration, API development, automation engineering, and data processing.


Role and Responsibilities
Core Development (80%):

• Design and build intelligent automation systems for marketing platforms and general business workflows
• Develop workflow automation tools to streamline internal operations and processes
• Create API integrations with major platforms (Google, Meta, TikTok, etc.) and maintain them as APIs evolve
• Build generative AI scripts and integrate LLMs into automation workflows across various use cases
• Engineer data pipelines and ETL processes for large-scale data processing
• Implement event tracking systems for web and mobile applications
• Develop BI dashboards and AI-powered reporting tools
• Create data cleaning and transformation scripts using modern data tools
• Act as technical analyst to architect scalable software solutions for diverse automation needs
• Stay current with emerging APIs, AI developments, and automation frameworks

Domain Application (20%):

• Apply your automation tools to campaign management and business process scenarios
• Learn digital platform ecosystems and business operations to inform better technical solutions

What you'll learn:

• Modern AI development and prompt engineering
• API design and integration patterns
• Workflow automation and business process optimisation
• Automation architecture and system design
• Data engineering and analytics
• Cloud platforms and scalable systems
• Agile development practices

Requirements:

• Must be Cape Town-based 
• Qualification in programming and a 3-year Degree or Diploma or NQF Level 6 National Certificate.  
• Proficiency in: JavaScript, Python. 
• Knowledge of PHP or working on platforms such as WordPress and Magento would be beneficial.
• Experience with SQL, HTML and CSS.
• A passion for Digital Marketing and a desire to specialise in PPC
• Excellent attention to detail
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Collaborative Team Player
• Personal laptop capable of supporting daily work tasks
• Reliable internet connection suitable for video calls and online collaboration

The Internship:

• This is a 12-month program commencing in January 2026 in Plumstead, Cape Town. (Remote but appliucant must reside within the Western Cape)
• We provide comprehensive training and the opportunity to complete all Google Ads and Facebook certifications.
• There will be quarterly salary reviews, with increases based on performance.

If you have the right attitude and aptitude, this will be a great opportunity for you to grow and develop highly valuable skills and launch yourself to the top of this highly sought-after profession in South Africa.


To Apply:
Please email the below to recruitment@conversionscience.co.za.

• CV
• Copy of ID
• Academic transcripts
• Motivational letter
• Diploma/Certificates

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful.

Posted on 22 Oct 09:35, Closing date 21 Dec