Java Developer Intern

About 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. Your day-to-day work will include:

1. Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger

2. Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skill(s) required: English Proficiency (Written), JavaScript, Java

Eligibility

1. Final-year students or recent graduates of BSc in CSE, EEE, BBA or a related subject

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

Stipend: $400 - $500/month + incentives

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Jan 2027

Perks: Informal dress code, Mentorship from senior team members, Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers, Flexible work hours

Number of openings: 3

About Oxbowthread Software

Oxbowthread Software employs 720 people across engineering hubs in Chicago and three other locations, building ERP software for mid-market manufacturers. Headquartered in Chicago since 2001, the company now sells in 40 countries and supports customers in 11 languages. Most engineers work remotely and come into the office one week a quarter for planning.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Jan 2027.

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