Software Development Intern

About the work from home 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. Your day-to-day work will include:

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

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

3. Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems

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

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

6. Update the README and internal Confluence pages when you change how something works

7. Write and test backend features in Python or Node.js under the guidance of a senior developer.

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

Skill(s) required: JavaScript, Python, Linux

Who should apply

1. Women returning to work after a career break are welcome to apply

2. Have their own laptop and a reliable internet connection

Stipend: $500 - $550 per month

Duration: 3 months | Start date: Jan 2027

Perks: Letter of recommendation, Internet allowance, Certificate, Flexible work hours

Number of openings: 6

About the company

We carry more than 100,000 products from thousands of suppliers. Counter opens at 6:30 a.m. for contractors.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Jan 2027.

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