CloudKaptan is a fast‑growing technology services firm headquartered in Kolkata, focused on delivering end‑to‑end cloud, AI and enterprise solutions to Indian enterprises. With a team of over 200 engineers, the company has built a reputation for leveraging modern cloud platforms, especially AWS, to help clients modernise legacy systems and accelerate digital transformation. The culture emphasizes continuous learning, mentorship, and a collaborative environment where fresh talent can work alongside seasoned architects and product managers. The Software Development Apprentice program is designed for the 2026 graduating batch of engineering and MCA students. Over a six‑month paid apprenticeship, trainees will rotate across four high‑impact domains – Full‑Stack Web Development, Salesforce Platform Development, AWS Cloud Engineering, and Data Engineering & Business Intelligence. The program blends classroom‑style learning with real‑world project ownership, ensuring that each apprentice contributes to production‑grade code and sees the impact of their work on live customer solutions. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Design and develop responsive web applications using React, Angular or Vue with JavaScript/TypeScript. 2. Build and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Node.js or Java. 3. Participate in Salesforce customization – configure objects, write Apex triggers, and integrate third‑party services. 4. Deploy and manage applications on AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and API Gateway. 5. Assist in data warehousing tasks – ETL pipeline creation, data modelling, and dashboard development. 6. Write unit, integration and performance tests to ensure code quality and reliability. 7. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams using Git, Jira and CI/CD pipelines. 8. Conduct code reviews, adhere to coding standards, and contribute to documentation. 9. Troubleshoot production issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and propose optimisations. 10. Stay updated with emerging technologies like generative AI and propose proof‑of‑concepts. **Tech Stack**: React / Angular / Vue, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Java, Spring Boot, Salesforce Apex, AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway), PostgreSQL/MySQL, Git, Docker, CI/CD tools. **Growth Path**: Successful apprentices are offered a full‑time Software Engineer role with a starting salary of ₹6 LPA, clear promotion tracks to Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, and specialized roles in Cloud Architecture or AI Engineering. The program also provides mentorship, access to internal learning portals, and sponsorship for relevant certifications. **Why Join CloudKaptan?** The apprenticeship offers hands‑on exposure to multiple cutting‑edge domains, a supportive mentorship model, and a clear pathway to a full‑time career. Freshers get to work on real client projects, learn from industry experts, and build a robust portfolio that accelerates their professional growth.