Software Development Intern

Who we are:

Clients rely on us for laptop setup, Intune enrolment, backup monitoring and after-hours help when something breaks. Based in Mississauga, Mississauga Data Systems also runs a small colocation rack for clients who want local backups. We started in 2005 and have grown to about 70 people. Lunch is usually whatever is closest to the client site.

The internship:

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. The internship is fully remote. Interns join our Mississauga team on daily calls and get a named mentor. You will need at least 4 hours of overlap with US Eastern time. Reliable internet and a power backup are a must.

What you'll do:

• Build REST API endpoints and document them in Postman or Swagger.
• Fix bugs from the Jira backlog, starting with small, well-defined tickets.
• Raise pull requests on GitHub and respond to code review comments within a day.
• Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack.
• Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer.
• Debug failing builds in the GitHub Actions pipeline and note what caused them.
• Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems.
• Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks.

What we're looking for:

• Are available for a full-time work from home internship for the entire duration.
• Women starting or restarting their careers are encouraged to apply.
• A GitHub profile with at least two projects you wrote yourself.
• Pursuing a B.Tech, B.E., BCA, MCA, BS Computer Science or a related degree, graduating in 2027.
• Able to communicate clearly in written English on Slack and in pull requests.
• Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++.
• Must be able to overlap at least 4 hours a day with the team's working hours.

Bonus points:

• Any previous internship, hackathon or freelance coding work.
• Knowledge of Linux command line basics.

What you'll learn:

• 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.
• Weekly 1:1 with your mentor to go over what went well and what to work on next.

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Within 2 weeks

Stipend: $700-$800 monthly

What we offer:

• Free access to paid learning courses.
• Flexible work hours.
• Job offer on successful completion.
• Mentorship from senior team members.
• Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers.
• 5 days a week.

Candidates must be eligible to work in.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Within 2 weeks.

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