Python Developer Intern

About the work from home internship

Our Platform team is five engineers working fully remote across two time zones. The intern picks up small backend tickets first and moves to bigger features once comfortable. Your day-to-day work will include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who can apply

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

2. Own a laptop and have stable internet at home

Stipend: $650 to $690 monthly (fixed)

Duration: 2 months

Start date: Jan 2027

Perks: Informal dress code, Flexible work hours, Free access to paid learning courses, Mentorship from senior team members, Job offer on successful completion, 5 days a week

Number of openings: 3

About the company

Oxbowthread Software employs 720 people across engineering hubs in Chicago and three other locations, building ERP software for mid-market manufacturers. Headquartered in Chicago since 2001, the company now sells in 40 countries and supports customers in 11 languages. Most engineers work remotely and come into the office one week a quarter for planning.

Duration: 2 months. Start: Jan 2027.

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