Node.js Developer Intern

About the internship

We need a student who can write clean code, test it and explain what it does. Prior internships are not required. Your day-to-day work will include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skill(s) required: Linux, SQL, REST API, Node.js, Data Structures, Python

Who can apply

1. Can start immediately or within two weeks

2. Women starting or restarting their careers are encouraged to apply

Stipend: $550 - $800/month

Duration: 6 months | Start date: Immediately

Perks: Informal dress code, Job offer on successful completion, Mentorship from senior team members

Number of openings: 6

About Velvetside

Product, engineering and support teams work out of offices in Chicago, Illinois and two nearshore delivery centres.

Candidates must be eligible to work in.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Velvetside, LLC.