Software Developer Intern

Two developers, a designer and a support lead make up most of the company, so everyone touches the product. Small accounting firms in Illinois use our engagement letter and e-signature tool, and most heard about us from a colleague. Code review is required on every pull request, and nobody merges their own changes.

About the role:

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. Remote, open to candidates across the US.

Day to day:

Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks. Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day. Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result. Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer. Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations.

Requirements:

Based in the US for the duration of the internship. Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply. Must be able to overlap at least 4 hours a day with the team's working hours. Some experience with Git, even if only on college or personal projects. Able to communicate clearly in written English on Slack and in pull requests. Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work.

Bonus points:

Exposure to Docker or a cloud platform such as AWS or GCP. Any previous internship, hackathon or freelance coding work. Competitive programming practice on LeetCode, Codeforces or CodeChef.

What you get out of it:

Code review on every pull request, so expect a lot of feedback on naming, tests and structure. 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.

Duration: 10-12 weeks

Start date: Summer 2027

Stipend: $40.00 - $57.00 an hour

Perks:

Learning and development stipend. Home office setup stipend. Return offer opportunities. Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager. Flexible hours. Company laptop.

This position requires a background check.

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

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