Backend Development Intern

About the work from home internship

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. As an intern, you will:

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

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

3. Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works.

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

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

6. Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day

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

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

Skill(s) required: Java, REST API, JavaScript, SQL, Python, English Proficiency (Written), Data Structures

Who can apply

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

2. Own laptop and a reliable internet connection

3. Based anywhere in Bangladesh

Stipend: $300 - $400 monthly

Duration: 6 months | Start date: Immediately

Perks: Job offer on successful completion, Mentorship from senior team members, Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers, Informal dress code

Number of openings: 6

About Velvetkeep Labs

Our product started as a side project in 2021 and now has a few hundred paying customers, mostly in Ohio. Velvetkeep Labs is a 2-person software shop in Canton. The founders still answer support tickets. On-call rotates weekly and pays a flat stipend whether or not the pager goes off.

Due to the number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

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