Software Development Intern

Internship details

We need a student who can write clean code, test it and explain what it does. Prior internships are not required. As an intern, you will:

1. Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them

2. Query and update data in PostgreSQL or MySQL, including simple migrations

3. Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage

4. Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger

5. Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result.

6. Refactor old modules when asked, keeping behaviour the same

7. Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day.

8. Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack

Skill(s) required: Python, English Proficiency (Written), Node.js

Eligibility

1. Have their own laptop and a reliable internet connection

2. Available for a full-time (work from home) internship for the full duration

Stipend: $500 - $600 monthly

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Immediately

Perks: Internet allowance, Informal dress code, Mentorship from senior team members, Free access to paid learning courses, Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers

Number of openings: 2

About Cottonbound IT

Cottonbound IT is a small IT shop: the owner, four technicians and a part-time office manager. Lunch is usually whatever is closest to the client site.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Immediately.

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