Backend Development Intern

About the internship

The intern will work on internal tools and APIs used by our support and operations staff. Daily standup on Google Meet, everything else async on Slack. As an intern, you will:

1. Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.

2. Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks.

3. Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them.

4. Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack

5. Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same.

6. Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer.

7. Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems

Skill(s) required: JavaScript, Linux, REST API

Eligibility

1. Own laptop and a reliable internet connection

2. Based anywhere in Bangladesh

3. Final-year students or recent graduates of BSc in CSE, EEE, BBA or a related subject

4. Available for at least 30 hours a week from home

Stipend: $350 - $450 per month

Duration: 2 months

Start date: Immediately

Perks: Informal dress code, Laptop provided for the internship, Mentorship from senior team members, Performance bonus, Internet allowance

Number of openings: 8

About the company

Oxbowthread Software employs 720 people across engineering hubs in Chicago and three other locations, building ERP software for mid-market manufacturers. Headquartered in Chicago since 2001, the company now sells in 40 countries and supports customers in 11 languages. Most engineers work remotely and come into the office one week a quarter for planning.

Tell us your notice period and what salary you are looking for.

Duration: 2 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Oxbowthread Software.