Software Developer Intern

About AAP Bookkeeping:

AAP Bookkeeping is a top-50 accounting and advisory firm with 300 people in offices across the US. Offices in Tallahassee and more than 20 other cities share a national tax and technical resources team.

Overview:

We need a student who can write clean code, test it and explain what it does. Prior internships are not required. Remote, open to candidates across the US. Most of our work is async, and meetings are kept short. We send you a laptop and the accessories you need on day one.

Day to day:

• Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack.
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer.
• Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger.
• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.
• Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result.
• Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same.
• Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2026, 2027 or 2028.
• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply.
• Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work.
• Available for 30 to 40 hours a week for the full internship period.
• Comfortable writing simple SQL queries (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY)
• Able to communicate clearly in written English on Slack and in pull requests.
• 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.

Nice to have:

• Competitive programming practice on LeetCode, Codeforces or CodeChef.
• Knowledge of Linux command line basics.
• Familiarity with Django, Flask, FastAPI or Express.

Duration: 5 months

Start date: Dec 2026

Stipend: $44.50-$53.00 per hour

What we offer:

• Return offer opportunities.
• Final presentation to leadership.
• Learning and development stipend.
• Paid sick time.
• Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual)
• Flexible hours.

Duration: 5 months. Start: Dec 2026.

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