.NET Developer Intern

About the work from home 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. Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations

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

3. Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage

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

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

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

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

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

Skill(s) required: English Proficiency (Written), Java, SQL, Linux

Who should apply

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

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

3. Final-year students or fresh graduates of BSCS, BSSE, BBA or a related program

4. Based anywhere in Pakistan

Stipend: PKR 115,000 to PKR 135,000 per month

Duration: 6 months | Start date: Immediately

Perks: Letter of recommendation, Informal dress code, Flexible work hours, 5 days a week

Number of openings: 5

About the company

Clients rely on us for laptop setup, Intune enrolment, backup monitoring and after-hours help when something breaks. Based in Mississauga, Mississauga Data Systems also runs a small colocation rack for clients who want local backups. We started in 2005 and have grown to about 70 people. Lunch is usually whatever is closest to the client site.

Please mention your notice period and expected salary.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

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