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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skill(s) required: Python, SQL, JavaScript, English Proficiency (Written), REST API

Who should apply

1. Undergraduates or recent graduates in IT, computer science, management or a related field

2. Available for the full internship period

3. Based in Sri Lanka

Stipend: LKR 60,000 to LKR 75,000 pcm + performance bonus

Duration: 2 months

Start date: Immediately

Perks: Free access to paid learning courses, Certificate, Letter of recommendation, Internet allowance

Number of openings: 10

About Southern Marketplace

Sellers use the platform to list used outdoor gear, and we handle payments, shipping labels and buyer protection. We operate a subscription e-commerce site selling coffee, tea and brewing gear, shipped from our own warehouse. We ship small changes daily rather than big quarterly releases.

Duration: 2 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Southern Marketplace (Pvt) Ltd.