Backend Development Intern

About the work from home 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. Your day-to-day work will include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skill(s) required: Git, Data Structures, Node.js, REST API, English Proficiency (Written)

Eligibility

1. Have their own laptop and a reliable internet connection

2. Are able to join within 15 days

3. Women starting or restarting their careers are encouraged to apply

4. Students currently pursuing B.Tech, BE, BCA, MCA, B.Sc or a related degree, or fresh graduates (2026 or 2027 batch)

Stipend: $650 - $800 monthly

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Dec 2026

Perks: Letter of recommendation, Performance bonus, Informal dress code, Mentorship from senior team members, 5 days a week

Number of openings: 4

About São Paulo Times

Streaming, podcasts and newsletters reach millions of people each month. São Paulo Times owns more than 100 newspapers, TV stations and websites across Brazil. Copy editors read everything twice before it publishes.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Dec 2026.

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