Software Development Intern

Internship details

The intern will work on internal tools and APIs used by our support and operations staff. Daily standup on Google Meet, everything else async on Slack. Your day-to-day work will include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skill(s) required: SQL, English Proficiency (Written), Linux, Data Structures, Python, JavaScript

Who should apply

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

2. Women wanting to start or restart their career can also apply

Stipend: ₹43,000 - ₹51,000 per month (fixed)

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Within 2 weeks

Perks: Informal dress code, Free access to paid learning courses, Laptop provided for the internship, Flexible work hours

Number of openings: 2

About Washington Underwriters

Since 1977, the agency has placed crop and farm coverage across California. Most of our book is personal lines, with a growing share of small commercial accounts. Continuing education credits are tracked and reimbursed.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Within 2 weeks.

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