Python Developer Intern

Since 2014, the company has sold practice management software to dental and veterinary clinics in the US. Most engineers work remotely and come into the office one week a quarter for planning.

The internship:

The intern will work on internal tools and APIs used by our support and operations staff. Daily standup on Google Meet, everything else async on Slack. Our headquarters is in Chicago, and about a third of the team works remotely from other countries. Remote internship with a team based in Chicago. The stipend is paid at the end of each month. Core hours overlap with US Central time, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CT. Reliable internet and a power backup are a must.

Day to day:

• Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them.
• Fix bugs from the Jira backlog, starting with small, well-defined tickets.
• Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day.
• Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works.
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer.
• Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same.
• 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.

What we're looking for:

• Students currently pursuing B.Tech, BE, BCA, MCA, B.Sc or a related degree, or fresh graduates (2026, 2027 or 2028 batch)
• Can start right away or within the next two weeks.
• Women wanting to start or restart their career can also apply.
• Available for 30 to 40 hours a week for the full internship period.
• Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++.
• Some experience with Git, even if only on college or personal projects.
• Able to communicate clearly in written English on Slack and in pull requests.
• A GitHub profile with at least two projects you wrote yourself.
• Pursuing a B.Tech, B.E., BCA, MCA, BS Computer Science or a related degree, graduating in 2026, 2027 or 2028.

Preferred:

• Competitive programming practice on LeetCode, Codeforces or CodeChef.

Duration: 1 month

Start date: Dec 2026

Stipend: $550 to $700/month

Perks:

• Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers.
• Letter of recommendation.
• 5 days a week.
• Mentorship from senior team members.
• Job offer on successful completion.

Candidates must be eligible to work in.

Duration: 1 month. Start: Dec 2026.

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