Django Developer Intern

About the 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. Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skill(s) required: Node.js, Java, Git, SQL

Who should apply

1. Based in Sri Lanka

2. Available for the full internship period

Stipend: LKR 65,000 - LKR 69,000 a month

Duration: 6 months | Start date: Immediately

Perks: Laptop provided for the internship, Performance bonus, Mentorship from senior team members, Informal dress code

Number of openings: 3

About the company

We partner with universities to run online degree programs, from course production to enrolment support. Enterprise clients integrate the platform with Workday, SAP SuccessFactors and Microsoft Teams. Most of the team are former teachers.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

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