Backend Engineering Intern

About us

We run one of the larger SaaS platforms for commercial insurance carriers, processing millions of policy transactions a year. Our engineering group is split into roughly 60 product teams, each owning its services end to end, with on-call shared across time zones. Founded in 1997, we now have 1,300 employees. Laptops are MacBook Pros, and you pick your own editor.

The 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. This role is fully remote within the US.

Responsibilities

Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger. Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works. Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer. Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems. Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations. Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them.

Who can apply

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2028. Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply. Available 40 hours a week for the full internship. Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++. Able to communicate clearly in written English on Slack and in pull requests. A GitHub profile with at least two projects you wrote yourself. Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection.

Duration: 12 weeks

Start date: Spring 2027

Stipend: $44.00 - $48.00/hr

What we offer

Home office setup stipend. Final presentation to leadership. Return offer opportunities. Company laptop. Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual). Paid sick time.

If this sounds like a fit, apply with a resume. A cover letter is optional.

Duration: 12 weeks. Start: Spring 2027.

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