Java Developer Intern

Two developers, a designer and a support lead make up most of the company, so everyone touches the product. We're looking for a Java Developer 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. We are headquartered in Kansas City and have been hiring remotely since 2020. Remote internship with a team based in Kansas City. The stipend is paid at the end of each month. You will need at least 4 hours of overlap with US Central time.

The work

• Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result
• Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same
• Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage
• Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack
• Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day

About you

• Students currently pursuing B.Tech, BE, BCA, MCA, B.Sc or a related degree, or fresh graduates (2026 or 2027 batch)
• Are available for a full-time work from home internship for the entire duration
• 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
• Must be able to overlap at least 4 hours a day with the team's working hours

3 months, starting Dec 2026. Stipend: $450 - $550 per month.

Perks: Certificate, 5 days a week, Mentorship from senior team members, Informal dress code, Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Dec 2026.

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