Backend Engineering Intern

Southside Cloud builds scheduling and dispatch software for field service companies, from two-truck plumbing outfits to regional HVAC contractors. We're looking for a Backend Engineering Intern. 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. Remote position. Most of the team is in Waltham, but nobody is required to come in. You can set your own hours around a daily morning check-in. Equipment is provided, including a laptop.

What you will do:

Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them. Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks. Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day. Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result. Fix bugs from the Jira backlog, starting with small, well-defined tickets.

You should be:

Based in the US for the duration of the internship. Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating between December 2027 and June 2028. Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work. 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.

6 months, starting Jan 2027. Stipend: $45.00 - $56.00/hr.

Perks: Company laptop, Learning and development stipend, Final presentation to leadership, Return offer opportunities, Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Jan 2027.

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