Python Engineering Intern

Across Illinois, the company runs 14 branch offices and a central depot for hardware staging and imaging. We're looking for a Python Engineering Intern. 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. Remote position. Most of the team is in Chicago, but nobody is required to come in. Flexible hours with a daily team call in the morning. Day-to-day communication is in Slack and Google Meet.

You'll help with

• Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage.
• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.
• Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works.
• Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack.
• Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them.

About you

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2027 or 2028.
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship.
• Available for 30 to 40 hours a week for the full internship period.
• Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection.
• Able to communicate clearly in written English on Slack and in pull requests.

3 months, starting Feb 2027. Stipend: $45.50 - $54.00 per hour.

Perks: Return offer opportunities, Company laptop, Home office setup stipend, Paid company holidays.

We read every application and reply within about a week.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Feb 2027.

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