Python Developer Intern

The product is a mobile app plus a React web dashboard, with a Python and PostgreSQL backend on AWS.

Overview

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. Our team is spread across 11 countries. Headquarters is in Bristol. Remote internship with a team based in Bristol. The stipend is paid at the end of each month. You will need to be available during UK office hours, at least until 3:00 PM GMT.

What you'll do

• Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems.
• Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks.
• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.
• Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger.
• Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage.
• Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same.

Who can apply

• Have their own laptop and a reliable internet connection, ideally with a UPS backup.
• Based anywhere in Pakistan.
• Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work.
• Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++.
• Pursuing a B.Tech, B.E., BCA, MCA, BS Computer Science or a related degree, graduating in 2027.
• Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection.

Bonus points

• Knowledge of Linux command line basics.
• Any previous internship, hackathon or freelance coding work.
• Contributions to an open source project, however small.

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Immediately

Stipend: $350 - $450 monthly

What we offer

• Mentorship from senior team members.
• Laptop provided for the internship.
• Letter of recommendation.
• Informal dress code.
• Performance bonus.

If you are shortlisted, we will reach out to set up a first call.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

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