Python Engineering Intern

Who we are:

Our main product is a payroll and timekeeping app for hourly workforces, sold by subscription and supported from Ontario. Founded in 2015, we now have 130 employees.

Overview:

Our Core Services 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. Fully remote. You can work from anywhere in the US. Weekday working hours, with room to shift your day when needed.

Day to day:

• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.
• Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks.
• Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works.
• Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage.
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer.
• Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result.
• Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger.

What we're looking for:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply.
• Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection.
• Some experience with Git, even if only on college or personal projects.
• Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++.

Duration: 10-12 weeks

Start date: June 2027

Stipend: $41.00-$50.50 per hour

What we offer:

• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager.
• Company laptop.
• Learning and development stipend.
• Paid company holidays.
• Home office setup stipend.
• Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual)

Please include a short note on why this role interests you.

Duration: 10-12 weeks. Start: June 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Scott Cloud LLC.