Software Developer Intern

About Stockton Commerce

The founders built the first version of the site in 2014 on nights and weekends. Hobbyists in the US make up most of our customers, and many have been buying since the beginning.

Overview

This is a hands-on coding internship. Most of the work is in Python and Node.js, with some SQL and a bit of shell scripting. You can work from home anywhere in the US. We have no office requirement. Normal business hours, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility. Clear written English is a must, as the team works across time zones.

Responsibilities

Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them. Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result. Fix bugs from the Jira backlog, starting with small, well-defined tickets. Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations. Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same. Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer. Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack.

What we're looking for

Based in the US for the duration of the internship. Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2027 or 2028. Available 40 hours a week for the full internship. Comfortable writing simple SQL queries (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY). 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. Available for 30 to 40 hours a week for the full internship period. Some experience with Git, even if only on college or personal projects. Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work.

Nice to have

Knowledge of Linux command line basics.

What you'll learn

How a production codebase is organised, deployed and monitored. Code review on every pull request, so expect a lot of feedback on naming, tests and structure. Weekly 1:1 with your mentor to go over what went well and what to work on next.

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Feb 2027

Stipend: $43.00 - $46.00 per hour

Perks

Flexible hours. Learning and development stipend. Paid sick time. Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager. Paid company holidays. Return offer opportunities.

This position requires a background check.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Feb 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Stockton Commerce Inc..