Backend Development Intern

Internship details

Our Integrations team is five engineers working fully remote across two time zones. The intern picks up small backend tickets first and moves to bigger features once comfortable. As an intern, you will:

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

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

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

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

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

6. Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger

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

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

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

Eligibility

1. Based anywhere in Pakistan

2. Available for at least 30 hours a week, work from home

3. Own a laptop and have stable internet at home, ideally with a UPS backup

4. Final-year students or fresh graduates of BSCS, BSSE, BBA or a related program

Stipend: PKR 60,000-PKR 64,000 per month + incentives

Duration: 3 months | Start date: Jan 2027

Perks: Letter of recommendation, Free access to paid learning courses, Job offer on successful completion, Internet allowance, Flexible work hours

Number of openings: 8

About Saffronrun Labs

Built and run from Rawalpindi, the site connects pet owners with local sitters and dog walkers. Local news, classifieds and event listings for Punjab make up the core of the site. Our office has a quiet floor and a loud floor.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Jan 2027.

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