Software Development Intern

Internship details

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. Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

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

2. Fix bugs from the Jira backlog, starting with small, well-defined tickets.

3. Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks

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

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

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

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

Skill(s) required: SQL, English Proficiency (Written), Node.js, Git, Linux, Java

Who can apply

1. Available for at least 30 hours a week, work from home

2. Final-year students or fresh graduates of BSCS, BSSE, BBA or a related program

3. Based anywhere in Pakistan

Stipend: PKR 55,000 to PKR 75,000 per month

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Immediately

Perks: Job offer on successful completion, Informal dress code, Performance bonus, Certificate

Number of openings: 5

About the company

Personal lines make up about 70 percent of premium. Every account manager handles a full book, from quotes to renewals to claims questions. Hail season means long days for field adjusters.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

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