Software Developer Intern

Since 2007, the company has sold practice management software to dental and veterinary clinics in the UAE. We're looking for a Software Developer Intern. The intern will work on internal tools and APIs used by our support and operations staff. Daily standup on Google Meet, everything else async on Slack. Our team is spread across 8 countries. Headquarters is in Dubai. The internship is fully remote. Interns join our Dubai team on daily calls and get a named mentor. Working hours follow Gulf time, Monday to Friday. We talk mostly in Slack and hop on quick calls when something needs discussing.

What you will do

• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer
• Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage
• 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
• Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2027
• Available for the full internship period
• Must be able to overlap at least 4 hours a day with the team's working hours
• Basic understanding of data structures, OOP and how HTTP requests work
• Some experience with Git, even if only on college or personal projects

6 months, starting immediately. Stipend: $49.00 - $50.50 per hour.

Perks: Final presentation to leadership, Paid sick time, Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

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