Backend Development Intern

We originate and service equipment loans for construction companies, farms and trucking fleets. We're looking for a Backend Development Intern. We need a student who can write clean code, test it and explain what it does. Prior internships are not required. Remote internship with a team based in Brisbane. The stipend is paid at the end of each month. Core hours overlap with Sydney business hours until mid-afternoon.

The work:

• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations
• Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks
• Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result
• Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack
• Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems

You should be:

• Students currently pursuing B.Tech, BE, BCA, MCA, B.Sc or a related degree, or fresh graduates (2026, 2027 or 2028 batch)
• Women wanting to start or restart their career can also apply
• Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++
• Comfortable writing simple SQL queries (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY)
• Must be able to overlap at least 4 hours a day with the team's working hours

6 months, starting Dec 2026. Stipend: $500 to $650 per month.

Perks: Mentorship from senior team members, Laptop provided for the internship, Letter of recommendation, Internet allowance.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Dec 2026.

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