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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skill(s) required: Java, Python, Git, Linux, REST API, English Proficiency (Written)

Eligibility

1. Based anywhere in Pakistan

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

3. Own a laptop and have stable internet at home, ideally with a UPS backup

Stipend: $350 - $370/month + incentives

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Immediately

Perks: Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers, Letter of recommendation, Performance bonus, Flexible work hours, Certificate, Free access to paid learning courses

Number of openings: 4

About Puget Sound Digital

The product is a mobile app plus a React web dashboard, with a Python and PostgreSQL backend on AWS. Our main product is a payroll and timekeeping app for hourly workforces, sold by subscription and supported from Pittsburgh.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Immediately.

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