Software Developer Intern

Large rollouts are routine here, such as imaging 12,000 laptops for a state agency over one summer.

The program:

Kilnbank IT is hiring a Software Developer Intern for May 2027. 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. Normal working hours, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them.
• Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks.
• Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same.
• Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.
• Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day.
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer.

What we're looking for:

• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply.
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship.
• Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection.
• 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++.
• Comfortable writing simple SQL queries (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY)
• Some experience with Git, even if only on college or personal projects.
• Must be able to overlap at least 4 hours a day with the team's working hours.

Nice to have:

• Contributions to an open source project, however small.
• Competitive programming practice on LeetCode, Codeforces or CodeChef.
• Knowledge of Linux command line basics.

What you get out of it:

• Weekly 1:1 with your mentor to go over what went well and what to work on next.
• Certificate and letter of recommendation on completion, plus a pre-placement offer for strong performers.
• You will ship at least one feature that real users touch before the internship ends.
• Code review on every pull request, so expect a lot of feedback on naming, tests and structure.

Program dates: May 2027, 12 weeks.

Compensation: $43.50 - $45.50 an hour

Perks:

• Paid company holidays.
• Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual)
• Paid sick time.
• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager.

Kilnbank IT is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Duration: 12 weeks. Start: May 2027.

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