Backend Development Intern

Internship details

This is a hands-on coding internship. Most of the work is in Python and Node.js, with some SQL and a bit of shell scripting. Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result

2. Fix bugs from the Jira backlog, starting with small, well-defined tickets.

3. Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage.

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

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

Skill(s) required: Python, English Proficiency (Written), SQL, Git, Node.js

Who can apply

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

2. Based anywhere in Bangladesh

3. Own laptop and a reliable internet connection

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

Stipend: BDT 26,000 to BDT 29,000 a month + incentives

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Immediately

Perks: Performance bonus, Laptop provided for the internship, Mentorship from senior team members

Number of openings: 3

About Purba Digital

Purba Digital operates consumer websites and apps used by tens of millions of people each month. We started in 1996 and have grown to about 430 people. Our office has a quiet floor and a loud floor.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Immediately.

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