Python Developer Intern

Internship details

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

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

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

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

5. Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack.

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

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

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

Skill(s) required: Python, Data Structures, English Proficiency (Written), Git, JavaScript, Java, Node.js

Eligibility

1. Own laptop and a reliable internet connection

2. Available for the full internship period

Stipend: $300 - $350/month + incentives

Duration: 2 months | Start date: Immediately

Perks: Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers, Internet allowance, Certificate, Mentorship from senior team members, 5 days a week

Number of openings: 2

About the company

Planning is done in RightCapital and portfolios are managed in Orion.

Candidates must be eligible to work in.

Duration: 2 months. Start: Immediately.

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